Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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186. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the provision of dog wardens who would be employed on a self-financing contracts basis in the context of the large number of unlicensed dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12267/15]

Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisation arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions, including the Dog Warden service, of the local authorities for which he or she is responsible. Therefore, the matter raised in relation to the employment of dog wardens is a matter for each Chief Executive.