Clare Daly
Ceist:439. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if scanning for microchips is compulsory in all dog pounds. [35629/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 October 2015
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department has no direct role in the management or operation of local authority dog shelters. Under the Control of Dogs Acts, local authorities are responsible for operating and managing dog control services in their administrative areas, including the management of dog shelters. Scanning for microchips in dog shelters is not compulsory and is a matter solely for consideration by the relevant local authorities. That said, it is obviously a useful tool in returning animals to their owners and I would consider it good practice for dog shelter operators to act accordingly.