Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)

The legislation provides that six bitches over the age of six months constitutes a breeding establishment, which is rubbish. This will hurt the greyhound industry and put in jeopardy 11,000 jobs and €550 million. There are 17 greyhound stadiums in this country at which people enjoy greyhound racing every night of the week. Ireland is a world leader in this area. The Minister in trying to legislate for puppy farming is drawing in the greyhound industry, which is wrong. I appeal to him to take another look at this to ensure it does not impinge on the greyhound industry.

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