Control of Dogs

Monday, 9 September 2024

Ceisteanna (2061)

Neasa Hourigan

Ceist:

2061. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline her Department’s provision for the additional funding and resources of veterinary services by local authorities to implement the XL Bully ban given that all current local authority vets will transfer to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine by January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35687/24]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Rural and Community Development

Discussions are ongoing in relation to the proposed transfer of the Local Authority Veterinary Service and certain functions to the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM).

My Department and the Department of Agriculture are in contact regarding the possible impact this may have on my Departments Dog Control responsibilities including any potential impact on any functions in the context of the forthcoming XL Bully Ban.