Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 1045: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the lack of transparency and communication regarding the development and finalisation of dog breeding establishments; the further reason the dog breeding regulations are not to be considered as part of the Animal Welfare Bill; if the provision of a public micro chip database service will be maintained in his Department; and if there will be a tender process if it is to be maintained privately. [47900/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Work has been ongoing for some time in my Department in drafting measures to provide for statutory regulation of dog breeding establishments within the dog control legislative regime. The issues involved are complex and required detailed consideration. This process has included discussions with a number of organisations, bodies, public agencies and interests active in this area. It is my intention to introduce amending legislation in this area which will address a number of issues, including the provision of a microchip database. My proposals in this regard will be published as soon as possible.