Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It has not been presented to the Government yet. However, I assure the Deputy that, when it is presented to us, it will get the proper attention that it deserves. Obviously, the Deputy feels strongly about this issue. There has been a great effort to tighten up the regulations on animal cruelty in respect of farming and other activities. The Government will undoubtedly assess Solidarity's proposal, but it would be foolish of me, not having been briefed on the issues involved, to try to anticipate the Government's response to the Bill.

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