The Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010 regulates the operation of dog breeding establishments. The Act is enforced by Department of Community, Environment and Local Government. While the Dog Breeding Establishment Act remains a matter for the Minister for Environment and the Local Authorities, a joint inspection regime of Dog Breeding Establishments involving officials from my Department and the Local Authority Veterinary Service was inaugurated earlier this year. Inspections are continuing and necessary follow up action will be taken as appropriate.