Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 101: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the enforcement action that will be taken by local authorities against dog owners for issues such as dog fouling or dog attacks. [29820/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The responsibilities of dog owners in relation to the removal of faeces deposited by dogs in a public place, and in relation to the control of dogs, are set out in the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992, respectively. These Acts also set out the functions and duties of local authorities in these areas, including powers of enforcement. The ongoing implementation of enforcement actions is a matter for local authorities, primarily through litter wardens and dog wardens.