Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2018
711. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the public consultation on the sales of animals and the pet shop code of conduct to 31 July 2018 will be extended to facilitate those that wish to make submissions. [30459/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI launched a public consultation on the advertisement and sale of pet animals on 23rd May and encouraged all interested parties to contribute.
My Department is seeking, through this consultation, views on two matters:
- the introduction of a voluntary Code of Practice for pet shops, and
- whether further legislation is needed for the advertisement and sale of pet animals and if so, what issues need to be considered.
I am pleased with the level of engagement on this consultation to date, and in view of the importance of the subject, would be happy to extend the deadline for further responses until 31st July 2018.
Documents relating to the consultation can be accessed on my Department's website at https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/customerservice/publicconsultations/.
Submissions can be sent by email to : AHWD.Consultation@agriculture.gov.ie, or by post.
