981. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government whether he is aware that under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 Regulations it is illegal for individuals to use certain breeds, including mixes or any genetic strain of the breeds listed either here or travelling here from abroad, in therapeutic, assistance and disability work in public, given the dogs use their mouths to perform tasks for these individuals, and currently they are not exempt from being muzzled in public; if he is aware that dogs performing these roles typically need a leash distance exceeding two metres in length, which is not legally allowed under current regulations; if Irish embassies are aware of this when advising travellers coming here; and if there are implications with respect to disability law. [20823/15]

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981. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government whether he is aware that under the Control of Dogs Act 1998 Regulations it is illegal for individuals to use certain breeds, including mixes or any genetic strain of the breeds listed either here or travelling here from abroad, in therapeutic, assistance and disability work in public, given the dogs use their mouths to perform tasks for these individuals, and currently they are not exempt from being muzzled in public; if he is aware that dogs performing these roles typically need a leash distance exceeding two metres in length, which is not legally allowed under current regulations; if Irish embassies are aware of this when advising travellers coming here; and if there are implications with respect to disability law. [20823/15]

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