Publication
Dog Control Stakeholder Group
- Published on: 20 March 2024
- Last updated on: 16 January 2025
The Dog Control Stakeholder Group was established in March 2024 and is made up of representatives from key government departments and interest groups. It meets on a quarterly basis and will make recommendations on strengthening the policy and legislation around dog control.
The group is chaired by former Deputy Garda Commissioner John Twomey.
Terms of Reference
Agendas
Minutes
Group Members
- Chair: Mr John Twomey
- Department of Rural and Community Development
- Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- An Garda Siochána
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers Ireland
- Blue Cross
- County and City Management Association (CCMA)
- Comhairle na Tuaithe
- Dogs Trust
- DSPCA
- Hunting Association of Ireland
- Irish Farmers' Association
- Irish Kennel Club
- Irish Veterinary Nursing Association
- Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA)
- Madra
- National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC)
- UCD School of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Ireland