Ms Teresa Gavaghan:

The hunting clubs are inspected by the local authority veterinary inspectors. I agree with the Senator that the premises are different from those of commercial dog breeding establishments. Hunting dogs are pack animals and have a unique set of circumstances. We revised the guidelines in 2019. I understand from talking to representatives of the Hunting Association of Ireland that it has commenced a review of its guidelines and that its revised guidelines, which would comprise a second set, are imminent. I am not sure what kind of data the Senator would like.