Réada Cronin (Kildare North, Sinn Fein)
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Something I was working on after the "RTÉ Investigates" programme into Shannonside Foods Ltd. was a register on animal abusers and people who have been found guilty. The Minister was not keen on it because he said they were reported on in the media and that was enough. It is, however, not something we can rely on. I was heartened by the number of rural TDs, not just urban, who were encouraging me around that. At the moment, the embryo of the Bill is with the Oireachtas Library and Research Service, and it is not likely to be published before a general election is called. It is, however, something I will work on. Even if I do not come back, I will find somebody to pick it up and work on it for me.

The witnesses spoke about the structure of a dedicated animal crime unit in An Garda Síochána, which I might be able to tie in with my Bill as well. How does Ms Kenny envision its structure and the responsibilities it would have? If Mr. Cullen wants to come in as well, he should feel free to do so.