Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2024
85. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a ban on the surgical artificial insemination of all dog breeds, including greyhounds, in light of the Veterinary Council of Ireland's updated code of professional conduct (details supplied). [21973/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the Veterinary Council of Ireland's (VCI) updated code of professional conduct as regards canine surgical artificial insemination and I note the report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, approved by Cabinet in March 2023, which includes a recommendation that surgical artificial insemination in canines ought to be prohibited, where the word canine encompasses all breeds of dogs, including greyhounds.
Officials from my Department are closely examining this issue and will be providing me with advice on an appropriate course of action in due course.
