Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 February 2013
194. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 558 of 12 February 2013, if he will oblige all of the organisations which have received grant aid and which are involved in dog welfare to provide evidence of their registration with the local authority as required under the Dog Breeding Establishment Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8999/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll recipients of ex gratia funding are provided with a Code of Practice which sets out conditions for promotion of sound welfare and management practice. The Code can be accessed at http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalwelfare/fundingtoanimalwelfareorganisations/.
Compliance with the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010 is specifically mentioned in the Code and organisations are asked to familiarise themselves with its provisions including that relating to registration of premises with the local authority. In the context of provision of future funding to animal welfare organisations, I have noted Deputy’s suggestion that organisations involved in dog welfare provide evidence of their registration with the local authority as required under the Dog Breeding Establishment Act.
