Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
635. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 were not on the Summer Legislative Agenda despite previously being on the legislative agenda since Autumn 2020 (Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010) and Autumn 2023 (Control of Dogs Act 1986). [56720/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 1 June 2025, policy and legislative responsibility under the Control of Dogs Act (1986) transferred to my Department from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. On 1 August 2025, all policy and legislative responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act (2010) transferred to my Department.
A high-level group, namely the Dog Control Stakeholder Group, was established last year to consider policy and legislative matters, specifically the Control of Dogs Act and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. The group's remit includes considering the need for legislative change. I am committed to reviewing all legislation relating to dogs and in this regard will be guided by the recommendations of the Dog Control Stakeholder Group. I expect the group to revert to me with recommendations on the matter in due course.
