Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am glad the Minister has confirmed the XL bully is included because there was some uncertainty about it. The Minister has said it is included under the American pit bull terrier. I welcome that clarification.

This is also about the welfare of animals. In many instances the reason the control of dogs legislation is so important is because of the abuse and neglect of animals. It is also important in that regard.

Will the Minister check with the review group whether there a possibility of a difference in legislation between North and South? The North is controlled by the British legislation which changed recently. Is the review group taking that on board, including the potential difficulties with variants North and South and animals travelling from South to North in potential breach of the northern legislation?

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