Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome all that the Minister has said but it is still disappointing that we are looking at further regulation rather than an outright ban on practices that bring about suffering and cruelty to animals. The Minister used examples from some countries to support that but there are examples from other countries, for instance, England has banned fur-farming and coursing. Therefore, there is good practice on these matters in other countries as well.

Other countries have developed good practice in these matters but we have more to do. I welcome what the Minister had to say about regulations, although I am disappointed with his response to the elements which would eliminate suffering in the first place. We will continue the debate.