Claire Kerrane (Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Fein)
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1583. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will include an organisation (details supplied) in the newly established Stakeholder Group on Dog Control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12053/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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My Department has policy and legislative responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act.

I was pleased to announce recently the establishment of a high-level stakeholder group to discuss and provide recommendations on policy matters in this area. This group will be independently chaired and the membership comprises a broad range of stakeholder interests and subject experts.

I am confident that the group members represent a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints. They share the same objective to see better outcomes for everyone in relation to dog control and are committed to making lasting improvements in this area. I look forward to hearing their advice as they work closely with my Department.

The organisation in question are represented on the group through the participation of Comhairle na Tuaithe and I would encourage them to engage via the existing structure. I currently have no plans to expand the group's membership further.