Alan Kelly
Question:684. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an nationwide audit has been carried out into dog pounds; and if there are plans to carry out an audit in the future. [3056/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022
684. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an nationwide audit has been carried out into dog pounds; and if there are plans to carry out an audit in the future. [3056/22]
View answerUnder the Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended), local authorities are responsible for the management of dog pounds and responsibility for the inspection of these pounds falls to the appropriate local authority veterinary inspectorate.