Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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480. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views in relation to the recent price increase for dog licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25572/13]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The most recent increase in the change for a dog licence took effect from 1 January 2012, with the commencement of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010.  Dog licence charges are now at €20 for an annual Dog Licence and €140 for a Lifetime of Dog Licence. Prior to 1 January 2012 an annual Dog Licence had been €12.70 since 1998; the increase was in line with the increase in the Consumer Price index and appropriate given the costs of maintaining dog control services.