Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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The reason this is even a question is because there was a failure on the part of the Department, in the first instance, to ensure that the original legislation and its implementation was fit for purpose and that it would resolve this. Mr. Doyle knows that there has been a fierce dispute between those two countering positions. What is the basis for the resistance? Some would argue that even if that power was undisputed, perhaps the Department would not be inclined to move on this anyway. Does he have a view on why there is resistance regarding antimicrobial or anti-parasitic remedies? As a committee, we sought evidence that the arrangement in respect of responsible persons was leading to an increased prevalence of either but could not find any. Does Mr. Doyle know whether any analysis has been carried out since January this year about whether there has been any improvement as a result of the new regime?