Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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1958. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the date on which she will publish the outcome of the public consultation on the Control of Dogs Act 1986 pertaining to dog breeds; the reasons for the delay in doing same; the timeline for her plan to issue recommendations as a result of this consultation exercise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20488/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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My Department conducted a public consultation on measures relating to the control of dogs in Ireland. The issues raised in the approximately 1,000 submissions received were wide ranging, complex and required analysis, further consultation with stakeholders and an exploration of approaches in other jurisdictions. 

This process has been completed and I expect the findings of this review will be published on gov.ie in the coming days.

Some of the issues raised may give rise to changes to existing legislation. Therefore, in association with this consultation report, my Department is developing legislative amendments to the Control of Dogs Acts with a view to inclusion in the Government's legislative programme.