Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am referring to section 11(1)(a). That reference to having regard to the animal's nature, type, species, breed, development and environment does not qualify the requirement to safeguard the health and welfare of the animal. Cats are being killed all the time and most cats are killed out of doors. It is a fact. It is covered here. This is the law. The law is what it means. Most cats are killed out of doors while foraging around on their own, getting into trouble and fighting with other animals. We will reflect on it and will not push the amendment today but will table it on Report Stage because it is a very reasonable point.