Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

I support this amendment on the basis that if there is not such a provision, farmers will face a difficulty if such an emergency were to arise. An animal welfare issue may arise under the Bill as drafted. If the Bill were passed, a farmer who moved an animal in such an emergency may technically be in breach of the law or, alternatively, the farmer may decide not to move the animal if he or she is to operate within the law. That would be an invidious situation. On that basis I support the amendment.

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