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

I move amendment No. 27:

In page 35, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following:"(5) Section 16 of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 does not apply to a dog in a dog breeding establishment where—

(a) the dog is implanted with a microchip, or

(b) the dog is removed, caused to be removed or its removal has been permitted to another premises, in accordance with animal health and welfare regulations.

(6) Animal health and welfare regulations may provide for the extent (if any) to which—

(a) regulations under section 28 of the Control of Horses Act 1996 relating to the identification of horses, or

(b) regulations under section 9(2) of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011 regarding the identification and traceability of greyhounds, do not apply.”.

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