Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent)
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123. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will take steps to investigate whether there are any illegal puppy farms operating here; the person who has responsibility for enforcement of the puppy farm legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17191/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010 came into force on 1 January 2012 and it requires all dog breeding establishments to register with the relevant local authority, pay a registration fee and meet a minimum set of veterinary, welfare and other standards.

It is an offence under the Act to operate an unregistered dog breeding establishment.

The implementation of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act is the responsibility of local authorities.