AQW 26377/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether the proposed expert review of dog breeding regulations will include an assessment of the adequacy of enforcement mechanisms to prevent illegal breeding practices.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 30 April 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 April 2025
- Answer due by
- 16 May 2025
- Answered
- 12 May 202512 days after tabling
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Expert Advisory Group, when established, will be assigned to conduct a comprehensive review of current dog breeding regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland. As part of this, the Group will be engaging with key stakeholders, including local councils through their statutory enforcement role, to collect pertinent evidence to inform its report and recommendations.