Written answers

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Animal Welfare

9:00 pm

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1434: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish the new regulations on puppy farming; if he will make provision for the control of dogs in the animal health and welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29954/08]

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will introduce regulations to implement the recommendations of the working group to review the management of dog breeding establishments; and his plans to exempt the kennels of non-commercial clubs registered with the Hunting Association of Ireland from such regulations. [30010/08]

Photo of Andrew DoyleAndrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 1489: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the proposed dog breeding establishment regulations; and if these regulations will be incorporated into the animal welfare legislation. [31184/08]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1434, 1438 and 1489 together.

Work is under way in my Department in drafting measures to implement the majority recommendations of the Working Group to review the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments. The issues involved are quite complex and have required detailed consideration. My Department has also been engaged in consultation with relevant stakeholders. It is my intention to advance this matter as quickly as possible.

I understand that the Animal Health and Welfare Bill is being prepared by my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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