Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
527. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to carry out a review of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 to assess its effectiveness and to consider if it needs to be strengthened further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31392/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 8 July, I published new Guidelines for Dog Breeding Establishments. These have been put in place in accordance with the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and will come into effect on 1 January 2019. These Guidelines are available on the following link.
When developing these Guidelines, my Department took into account responses received though a public consultation process. Some of the issues raised during the consultation process related to matters beyond the scope of the guidelines and these will be considered as part of a wider review of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 which will commence later this year.
