Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 380: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the list of members of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; the criteria for membership; the name of the chairperson; the terms of reference of the committee; how often it meets; when its final report is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5941/05]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The members of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments, and the bodies which nominated them, are set out in the table below. The group comprises representatives of a cross section of relevant bodies which have an interest or expertise in the matter. The terms of reference of the group are "to examine the current position regarding management of kennels and to make recommendations for such improvements, including better regulation, as it considers necessary in this area".

Its work programme is a matter for the group itself. As part of its examination of the issues, I understood the group undertook public consultation and has held three meetings to date. I expect to receive a report by the end of March.