Seanad debates

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

11:00 am

Photo of Dominic HanniganDominic Hannigan (Labour)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 8, subsection (7), line 23, to delete "may" and substitute "shall".

Section 8(7) states that a local authority may refuse to register a premises or dog breeding establishment under the section. The reason we think it should be compulsory is because the section later refers to such refusal being necessary to ensure the safeguarding of animal welfare. If it is necessary to ensure the safeguarding of animal welfare, it should be compulsory and not arbitrary. We do not think the word "may" is strong enough. The word "shall" is required.

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