Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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In spelling out certain cruelties, provision is made for two levels of cruelty, namely, any type of cruelty, including of a type not listed, and limited cruelty in the context of what is listed in subsection 2(b). In my view the word "anything" is undermined by the listing of specific actions, which would suggest that other types of cruelty not listed are not the same as those listed. This in my view is overkill and undermines the word "anything". Perhaps the Minister would reflect on the matter.