John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

It is proposed to take amendments Nos. 30 to 36, inclusive, together. Currently, owners of numerous dogs have the option to pay a general licence fee which covers all the dogs they own. More than 400 such licences were issued last year. Amendment No. 30 is designed to ensure anyone who pays a registration fee or annual charge for a registered dog breeding establishment will not have to pay the proposed €400 fee for a general dog licence. Technical amendments Nos. 31 to 36 are consequential on amendment No. 30 being accepted.