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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 14, 2019

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive report on its formal plans for the management and upgrade of pet farms in the county on lands owned or maintained by this local authority and in particular outlines how the welfare of the animals under its care will be improved going into the future or whether the animals will be sent to animal shelters; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

There is one pet farm type facility being maintained by South Dublin County Council. The pet farm is located at Corkagh Park and is being maintained by the staff based at the Corkagh Park Depot. The works undertaken by the staff with regard to the welfare of the animals includes their housing, feeding and watering. In the event of concerns regarding the condition of any animal, veterinary services are brought in to assess and undertake treatment as required. Some larger animals, which members of the public brought to the park for various reasons were unsuitable for a small pet farm location and have been re-homed.

The condition and layout of the existing housing facilities are currently under review and the area has recently been surveyed with a view to determining the future use of the pet farm; this will also form part of the review of the study for Corkagh Park to determine the type of facility which best suits this location going forward. While the pet farm is open to the public there is restricted access currently in place to facilitate the current upgrade works.