To ask the Manager for information on the following:

1. Number of dogs taken into CSPCA for the first 6 months of 2012?

2. Number of dogs reclaimed during this same period?

3. Number of dogs surrendered by members of public?

4. Number of dogs put to sleep?

5. Number of dogs that died of natural causes?

6. Number of dog Licences issued by CSPCA?

7. Number of dogs seized by Dog warden?

8. Number of dogs given to other Dog charities?

9. Number of dogs rehomed during this period?

10.When dog licences were €12.70 each the CSPCA was allowed to retain €2.70 for issuing licence. Now that the licences have been increased to €20 each what amount is retained by the CSPCA?

11. What was the total cost to the public of retaining the dog service for the above 6 months, including Wardens van maintenance, wages, amount per dog per night etc.?

12. Details of any other sums of money given to the CSPCA by City Council?

13. Of the 2,823 dog licences issued last year by the City Council how many were sold by 1. Post Office 2. Dog Warden  3. CSPCA?

(Cllr Kieran McCarthy)

Motions:

That the ‘parking only’ of motor bikes in the motor bike parking spaces on Emmett Place outside the Crawford Art Gallery be enforced (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).

In light of the recent re-opening of the Coal Quay, that its rich history, through the pictures and information that were on display on the day, be drawn together and placed on permanent display panels on Corn Market Street itself (Cllr Kieran McCarthy).