Question 1

What does the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires local authorities to refuse dog breeding establishment registration when necessary to protect animal welfare; makes this decision mandatory rather than discretionary. Increases minimum fines to €5,000 for summary offences and €10,000 for indictment convictions; applies to dog breeding violations. Mandates local authorities appoint dedicated authorised persons to enforce dog breeding rules; removes automatic status of dog wardens as authorised persons.

Question 2

What stage is the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 5 May 2021.

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