Dog Breeding Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Questions (544)

Clare Daly

Question:

544. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the review of the guidelines regarding dog breeding establishments, in view of Ireland's reputation as the puppy farm capital of Europe. [23989/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Responsibility for the review of guidelines relating to Dog Breeding Establishments rests with my colleague Mr Simon Coveney TD, Minister of the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.