Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken following reports regarding the suspected presence of brucella canis in a suspected case (details supplied); when he plans to bring in the necessary legislation to safeguard against the breeding conditions that cause diseases such as this to manifest themselves; the action he plans to take between the present time and then to ensure further outbreaks or virulent disease does not happen in the canine population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20970/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Matters relating generally to animal health and welfare are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

As indicated in previous replies on this matter, 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. This process has included discussions with a number of organisations, bodies, public agencies and interests active in this area. The issues involved are complex and required detailed consideration. Following advice, it is my intention to introduce amending legislation in this area. My proposals in this regard are at an advanced stage and will be published as soon as possible.