Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
756. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if dogs remain on a puppy farm (details supplied) in north Cork; and if so, if he will inform Cork County Council to immediately act by obtaining a court order to seize these dogs and to ensure they are immediately removed from the horrific conditions. [3999/23]
View answerI am aware of the case referred to and I commend the authorities for taking the necessary action to alleviate the suffering of the animals in question.
My Department does not have the information that the Deputy requests. The Deputy will be aware that the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010, which regulates the operation of dog breeding establishments is an Act under the remit of the Department of Rural and Community Development and is enforced by the relevant local authorities.
On the overall issue of controls relating to dogs, I have, in collaboration with Minister Humphreys, set up a working group to review all relevant matters. This group held its first meeting on Friday 13th January. The Terms of Reference and composition for the working group are being finalised and further details will be announced in the near future. The group will meet regularly in the coming weeks.
