Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In terms of the Department's remit, is that not very serious from the point of view of disease control? We had a serious issue at the weekend when the knackeries were closed. I know that it has now been resolved, but there could have been a serious disease hazard coming down the tracks. Has it occurred to the Department to think about taking an approach to dogs similar to that taken to cattle? Is it not concerning?