Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

On the matter mentioned by Senators Norris and Mullen, I have raised the issue of puppy farms in this House. The identification of dogs will be important. At least one newspaper in Westmeath carried stories about small dogs such as Yorkshire terriers, West Highland terriers and Scotties being stolen and sold at car boot sales. It is important we would eliminate that practice where possible.

I am pleased that most people who breed dogs keep them in humane conditions, but not all do. The people who abuse dog breeding by virtue of the conditions in which they keep their dogs should be worried by the Bill. If the legislation addresses that issue in some shape or form, I welcome it.