Dog control legislation and wardens

Summary

Members ask about updating dog-control legislation, appointing dog wardens and which Department is responsible. The Minister says Agriculture is handling the matter, while Environment has a role in planning and pounds.

Dinny McGinley Mr. McGinley Fine Gael

Is there any proposal to update legislation on dog control?

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Gerard C. Connolly Mr. Connolly Fianna Fáil

The Department of Agriculture are also involved here and actually I think it would be a matter for the Department of Agriculture.

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John F. O'Connell An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy must sit down to listen.

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Gerard C. Connolly Mr. Connolly Fianna Fáil

The Department of the Environment are also involved where planning permission and pounds are connected with such an operation.

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George. M. Birmingham Mr. G. Birmingham Fine Gael

Is the Minister aware that consideration of the question of appointing dog wardens and sanction for this from his Department and the Department of Justice has been promised? Can he tell the House what stage that matter has reached now?

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Gerard C. Connolly Mr. Connolly Fianna Fáil

I met a deputation not too long ago on this matter and I brought the business to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture who is dealing with it now.

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George. M. Birmingham Mr. G. Birmingham Fine Gael

Whose responsibility will that legislation be if legislation is required?

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Gerard C. Connolly Mr. Connolly Fianna Fáil

I think it will now be the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture.

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