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

I accept what the Minister is saying and can accept the practicality and common sense of his argument, in that his officials cannot be authorities on animal welfare regulations in the 167 countries to which we export. However, there have been glaring examples in which animals were exported to countries with extremely unhealthy practices when it comes to animal welfare. I know the Minister acted when some of these were brought to his attention. I hope similar action would be taken if groups were to see this happening and were to bring it to the Minister's attention.