Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017
99. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a planning application (details supplied) currently before Cavan County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10791/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regulation of dog breeding establishments is a matter for local authorities in accordance with the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010.
Furthermore, under section 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, I am specifically precluded from exercising power or control in relation to any particular case with which a planning authority or An Bord Pleanála is or may be concerned; consequently, I may not direct the planning authority in relation to this matter and it would be inappropriate for me to comment in relation to any individual case.
More generally, the holding, transport or management of waste is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment.
