Mr. William Fitzgerald:

The concept behind the scheme was that there was a grant of €2,500 available to kennel owners. There was a strong welfare basis behind it. When kennel owners applied, kennels were inspected. If no issues were encountered during the initial welfare inspection, they were given the green light to proceed with the works required. Again, there was an emphasis that the works to be undertaken had to have a strong welfare benefit. It could not just be for want-----