Dr. Kevin Smyth:

Without a traceability system, we do not know the extent of the number of missing dogs. I agree with the Deputy 100% about the shocking nature of the RTÉ programme. We now have the necessary tools to put in place a traceability system, which will be key to this issue.

It is not that nothing was being done in terms of welfare.

The simple fact of the matter is that the focus has to be totally on welfare. That is the key to the actions of the board.