John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

Deputies opposite need to concentrate on one item of legislation at a time. Commentators have also used confusing terms. Reference has been made to the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill and the animal welfare Bill, which has yet to come before this House. The animal welfare Bill is a separate item of legislation under the remit of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It is substantial legislation, overhauling legislation that is more than 100 years old. I hope the Bill will be before the House in the autumn. It has nothing to do with what we are discussing today. Deputies should be crystal clear on that point.

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