Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

This political move will do nothing other than put off the evil day. There is no reason for dual regulations and two inspections. The hunt clubs are well regulated and do not breed for commercial breeding purposes but to retain dogs for the pack. As a former greyhound owner and somebody who knows the industry well, I realise the veterinary inspections, system of markings and the manner in which the greyhound industry is run is second to none in terms of animal welfare.

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