Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2004
271 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the number of dog pounds and their location here; if his attention has been drawn to the need in County Clare for a properly resourced dog pound; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5056/04]
View answerThere are 36 dog shelters/pounds operated by local authorities and the ISPCA in this country, one in each city council and county council area other than Carlow and Kilkenny who share a facility; Galway County where there are three dog shelters/pounds; and Wexford County where there are two. These shelters/pounds are resourced from the receipts of dog licence fees. I have received no representations regarding the provision of an additional dog pound in County Clare.
