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22/12/2011
Dog Breeding Act Signed
The Minister for the Environment has signed the commencement order for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act to begin in the new year.
Phil Hogan said he welcomed the "strong provisions" of the Act, stating they would control the establishment and operation of dog breeding establishments across the country.
“Owners and operators of all dog breeding establishments should strive to achieve the highest possible standards. Breeders acknowledge that the welfare and performance of their dogs go hand in hand. The Guidelines published alongside the legislation will enable people to see the standards that are required,” Minister Hogan said.
“The majority of dog breeding establishments in the country are well run and the owners and operators maintain high standards. However, I am well aware of problems with a small number of establishments. This legislation will deal with these operators, who seem to have no respect for the animals that they use for breeding purposes,” the Minister added.
Mr Hogan went on to say that owners and operators of good quality establishments where dogs are well treated have absolutely nothing to fear from the new regulations.
The Minister said that establishments will have a lead in time of six months to apply to their Local Authority to be included in the register of dog breeding establishments.
As with other dog control issues, Local Authorities will be responsible for the implementation of the legislation locally.
The Minister also announced the introduction of a new Lifetime of Dog Licence from 1 January 2012. The once off purchase will cover the entire lifetime of a dog. The cost of the Lifetime of Dog Licence is €140 and these special licences can be purchased from Local Authorities, rather than at Post Offices.
Meanwhile, the cost of the annual Dog Licence will increase from the current €12.70 to €20 and is the first increase in the annual Dog Licence since 1998. Minister Hogan said the increase was in line with the increase in the Consumer Price index and was appropriate given the costs of maintaining the dog control services, but added that the fee of €20 was a very modest annual charge.
(DW)
Phil Hogan said he welcomed the "strong provisions" of the Act, stating they would control the establishment and operation of dog breeding establishments across the country.
“Owners and operators of all dog breeding establishments should strive to achieve the highest possible standards. Breeders acknowledge that the welfare and performance of their dogs go hand in hand. The Guidelines published alongside the legislation will enable people to see the standards that are required,” Minister Hogan said.
“The majority of dog breeding establishments in the country are well run and the owners and operators maintain high standards. However, I am well aware of problems with a small number of establishments. This legislation will deal with these operators, who seem to have no respect for the animals that they use for breeding purposes,” the Minister added.
Mr Hogan went on to say that owners and operators of good quality establishments where dogs are well treated have absolutely nothing to fear from the new regulations.
The Minister said that establishments will have a lead in time of six months to apply to their Local Authority to be included in the register of dog breeding establishments.
As with other dog control issues, Local Authorities will be responsible for the implementation of the legislation locally.
The Minister also announced the introduction of a new Lifetime of Dog Licence from 1 January 2012. The once off purchase will cover the entire lifetime of a dog. The cost of the Lifetime of Dog Licence is €140 and these special licences can be purchased from Local Authorities, rather than at Post Offices.
Meanwhile, the cost of the annual Dog Licence will increase from the current €12.70 to €20 and is the first increase in the annual Dog Licence since 1998. Minister Hogan said the increase was in line with the increase in the Consumer Price index and was appropriate given the costs of maintaining the dog control services, but added that the fee of €20 was a very modest annual charge.
(DW)
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