Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Ceisteanna (26)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

26. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the management of dog pounds going out to tender for the first time, the steps he will take to ensure the welfare of pound dogs will be to the highest standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25949/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The management of dog pounds contracted by local authorities is a matter in the first instance for the owner of the pound and then the local authority concerned.

The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, the responsibility for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, applies to all animals, including those in dog pounds.