Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I think the Deputy should hold the head a little. There will not be any change in the rules governing the transport of animals for more than 50 km. The changes affecting those who drive more than 50 km but for less than eight hours will be minimal. In this regard, the regulation is in line with the normal methodology used by hauliers, transporters and farmers at present. The Deputy also asked about horses. I know that horses are well looked after when they are transported to race meetings. They are probably better looked after than the fellow driving the jeep.

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