Bríd Smith
Question:
478. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing dogs tattooed and microchipped with the Irish Coursing Club in each of the years 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5700/23]
View answer
This is a matter for the Irish Coursing Club. Information is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is the competent authority with regard to the maintenance of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book. The ICC has been responsible for the Irish Greyhound Stud Book since 1923 and this was further underpinned by the enactment of the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958. The following response was informed by the Irish Coursing Club.
Answer – Number of Non-Coursing Dogs Registered (pups)
• 2021: 11337
• 2022: 11599
