Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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896. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department inspected a dog pound (details supplied); if so, if the premises meets all animal welfare standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3978/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended), local authorities have responsibility for the management of dog pounds. This legislation falls under the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The responsibility for the inspection of Dog Pounds falls to the appropriate local authority veterinary inspectorate.