Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017
160. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a greyhound breeder has ever requested from his Department a list of stud dogs that are available and compliant with artificial insemination legislation; if that list was furnished; and if not, the reason therefor. [43091/17]
View answerThe Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is responsible for the identification and registration of greyhounds in the Irish Greyhound Studbook. It is the controlling authority for the breeding and coursing of greyhounds.
The ICC is subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon under Section 26(2) of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 (the Act). Bord na gCon is the statutory body with responsibility for the improvement and development of the greyhound industry, greyhound racing and coursing.
I can confirm that my Department did receive a request from a greyhound breeder for a list of stud dogs that are available and compliant with artificial insemination legislation.
As this is an operational matter for Bord na gCon, the request was referred to that body.
