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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2014

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Questions (306)

Seán Kenny

Question:

306. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dogs that were withdrawn from the Garda dog unit in 2013; the number of new dogs that were brought into the Garda dog unit in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43039/14]

Oral answers (1 contributions)

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Garda authorities that one dog was withdrawn from the Garda Dog Unit in 2013. There are currently two dogs undergoing training, both of which will be operational in the near future, subject to successful completion of training.