Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Jun 1998

Vol. 491 No. 6

Written Answers. - Tagging of Dogs.

Tony Gregory

Question:

216 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress, if any, in relation to proposals for the electronic tagging of dogs so as to comply with European regulations for the free movement of animals and to overcome the unsatisfactory quarantine arrangements. [13081/98]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

I have no function in relation to European regulations for the free movement of animals or quarantine arrangements.