Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021
377. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when it is planned to publish the outcome of the public consultation on the Control of Dogs Act 1986 pertaining to dog breeds; the reason for the delay in doing same; when it is planned to make recommendations as a result of this consultation exercise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10807/21]
View answerThe issues raised in the approximately 1,000 submissions to the public consultation relating to the control of dogs in Ireland are wide ranging, complex and require analysis, further consultation with stakeholders and an exploration of approaches in other jurisdictions.
This process is nearing completion and I expect the findings of this review to be submitted to me shortly.
Some of the comments received through the consultation process give rise to a consideration of changes to primary or secondary legislation. My Department is examining these and other points as part of a review of the legislation in this area and is now identifying any necessary legislative amendments that may be required with a view to inclusion in the Government's legislative programme.
