Niall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

Indeed. A point being made loud and clear by Fine Gael concerns the exemption of hunt clubs. I echo the point Senator de Búrca made that it is not good to exempt groups. Why not exempt other dog breeding establishments? Many people are involved in animal welfare. It is quite clear that most establishments which breed dogs are perfectly good. Dogs are a man's best friend and are loved by many people in this country. Most dogs are bred with loving care and attention. I am sure many of the hunts breed their dogs in a good and proper way but why should people be afraid of this legislation applying to them?