asked the Minister for Finance the number of dog licences issued in the years 1984 and 1985 respectively; the amount of revenue collected from dog licences in each of these years; the cost of administering dog licences and the estimated number of unlicensed dogs in the State.
Written Answers. - Dog Licences.
88.
The relevant information available in respect of dog licences is as follows:
|
Year |
Number of dog licences issued |
Revenue received* |
Cost of Administering dog licences † |
|
1984 |
93,564 |
£455,000 |
£125,000 |
|
1985 |
80,417 |
£405,500 |
£129,000 |
*Amounts collected by An Post and transferred to the Revenue Commissioners in the years in question.
There is no information available as to the number of unlicensed dogs in the State.