Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
1536. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the dog breeding establishment guidelines review will be completed; when the public consultation submissions will be made public; when the new guidelines will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1068/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraResponsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, including the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, transferred to the Department of Rural and Community Development in July 2017. Under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010, local authorities are responsible for the registration, inspection and regulation of dog breeding establishments within their areas.
A public consultation process on the Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines took place in 2017. The Department has completed its review of the submissions received and a draft final report is under consideration with a view to publication in the coming weeks. At that time, consideration will be given to publication of submissions which were received as part of the consultation process.
