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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, July 11, 2022
QUESTION NO. 11
QUESTION: Councillor Shane Moynihan
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of dog wardens in the county and the areas covered by each one and if he will make a statement on the matter.
REPLY:
South Dublin County Council currently employs two full time Dog Wardens. Both of the Dog Wardens operate throughout the Council's administrative area. In general, one Warden patrols North of N7 and one South of N7 on a daily basis.
The Dog Warden's role is the enforcement of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended. This includes:
- responding to complaints relating to dogs not under effectual control and/or dangerous dogs
- carrying out of licence checks and the initiation of enforcement proceedings where possible
- seizure and collection of unwanted/stray dogs.
Dog Shelter and related services are currently provided under contract by Midland Animal Care Ltd. The Council's Dog Shelter is located at Hollygrove Kennels, Lyons Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, D22 T9P7. The shelter provides a safe and comfortable space for dogs who are lost and looking to be reunited with their owners or find new homes. To date in 2022, 143 stray and 40 surrendered dogs have entered the shelter; 61 dogs have been reclaimed by their owner and 109 have been rehomed.