John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

I do not propose to accept this amendment as it would have the effect of excluding hunt clubs from registration and inspection. The Hunting Association of Ireland publicly welcomed the regulation of dog-breeding establishments. I am willing to give hunt clubs the fee exemption in response to their financial concerns on the basis they are not commercial operations. However, it is important for the effectiveness of the legislation that all dogs in breeding establishments are included. I, therefore, do not propose to accept this amendment.

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