Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A significant number of queries have been raised. Deputy Ó Cuív mentioned the importance of funding coastal communities, the importance of the new agri-environmental scheme and of funding piers. I take his points on board. Deputy O'Sullivan mentioned the issue of horse welfare and the animal welfare strategy, as did Deputy Higgins. There is work to be done on this and I take on board the Deputies' comments in that regard. Deputy O'Connor mentioned Ballycotton Pier, which we discussed during the week. I will certainly engage with him further on that. He mentioned the importance of point-to-point, a matter he has made representations on previously. I have addressed the matter in previous answers. Deputy O'Sullivan mentioned the importance of looking at what additional measures we can take to prevent dog attacks. That is a matter on which I am engaged with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I take the Deputy's point on the importance of prompt laboratory response to tests as well.

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