John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

This amendment proposes to provide an emergency clause to cover animals being brought to a veterinary premises. As Deputy Naughten said, the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, outlined the reason she would not agree to this amendment. First, it is not a matter for this legislation, rather it is more appropriate to the animal diseases legislation. Second, there would be serious doubts about providing for such a general exemption to animal movement rules, particularly in the case of highly contagious diseases. The matter would need careful consideration and it is not one for this legislation. It will be discussed when the animal diseases legislation comes before the House.

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