Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 9, line 22, to delete “of a kind commonly”.

This is a proposal to remove the words "of a kind commonly" before the phrase "kept for farming recreation, domestic or sporting purposes on the island of Ireland". Concerns were expressed that the phrase "a kind commonly kept for farming" would exclude unusual or exotic species such a snake kept as a pet in a display cabinet. We do not want the provision to be used as an excuse not to look after an animal that is uncommonly kept. The original wording creates unnecessary ambiguity.