Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)

While I accept what the Minister has said, I will outline the question on which I seek clarity. There already is an inspection regime in place under the 1958 Act, which this Bill should address in some way. It should be either endorsed, superseded or amended. Members and the industry need clarity in this regard because otherwise there will be duplication in respect of registration fees and inspection regimes. This Bill certainly will introduce over-regulation and bureaucracy in this area and will bring the viability of the valuable Irish greyhound industry under serious threat at the fundamental levels of breeding, rearing and training at dog establishments. This is a highly important section of the Bill to which adequate time must be given to achieve full clarity and certainty.