Control of Dogs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2023

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Questions (247)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

247. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will list the people or organisations that are members of the working group on the control of dogs review; and if there is a qualified canine behaviourist within the working group. [8939/23]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The working group on the control of dogs is comprised of officials from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development and representatives of the County and City Managers Association (CCMA), including representatives of local authority dog wardens and local authority veterinary inspectors, and representatives of An Garda Síochána. The group includes three qualified veterinarians.

It is within the remit of this working group to engage with subject matter experts as appropriate.