Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

I also support Senator Henry's amendment. Most farmers would be conscious of the fact that they have a particular affiliation with and sensitivity to animals. The term "putting down of an animal" should be used with care because many people are affected by it. Only today the manner in which some animals are disposed of was highlighted in respect of what happens animals in the fox farming sector. It could neither be described as euthanasia nor as being put down. We do not wish this Bill to allow such practices to be tolerated in this country.