Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

A few weeks ago I raised the question of appalling conditions in some puppy farms throughout the country. Yesterday we learned of another find in County Wexford where seven dogs had to be put down and another 30 were found in appalling conditions. When is it intended to introduce legislation governing animal welfare, given that the current legislation dates back to 1911? It is time we had regulations laying down proper conditions for animal welfare.