Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No.1 :

In page 7, line 14, after “AMEND” to insert “THE DOG BREEDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 2010,”.

Before we get on to the amendment, I just want to say that we have had a long debate on this Bill in the Seanad with a good Second Stage and a comprehensive Committee Stage in the Dáil. There are 55 amendments which I hope to deal with today, if possible, but I am obviously in the hands of the Opposition spokespeople. We have groupings with which we can agree. If the House wishes to facilitate it, the intention is to get this Bill finished today as I am anxious to make it law as soon as possible. We do have animal welfare issues that I would like to deal with by using the tools available in this legislation. I want to do that sooner rather than later. It is my intention to get through the amendments as quickly as possible today.

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