Committee Stage Current 26th Seanad 54/2022

Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022

Health Agriculture & Food

Sponsor: Paul Gavan
Introduced: 12 May 2022
Last updated: 21 Mar 2025

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Allows seized dogs to be rehomed in certain situations instead of only being kept or destroyed.
Changes dog licensing rules by amending the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.
Bill currently in Committee Stage; specific licensing changes and rehoming criteria details not provided in title alone.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

12 May 2022
Second Stage 26th Seanad

12 May 2022
Committee Stage 26th Seanad

14 Dec 2022