Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I was not inspired by the replies from the officials from Horse Sport Ireland last week. This is a huge issue to many breeders who depend on the issuing of passports. I encourage the Minister and his Department to get on top of this, bring them in and meet them to tell them this is causing huge concerns to many breeders. The Minister rightly said that this realised €293 million in 2022. The foal industry is part of the breeding process and important for exports and the good name of the Irish breeder. I ask the Minister to look into that.