Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Ann OrmondeAnn Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I am confused. I am not clear — neither are those working in the greyhound industry — on the substance of the Bill. When I read it Bill, I understood it was to regulate commercial puppy breeding establishments. The greyhound industry is in a different category. I, therefore, ask the Minister to explain the purpose of the Bill again. There will be two regimes. Is it correct that the Irish Greyhound Board operates a licensed trainer register? Is it correct that the greyhound industry has its own licensing system and registration body and that a new body will be introduced under this legislation? There seems to be duplication. I listened to other speakers and have read all the material. I come from a county in which the greyhound industry is the main industry and people have talked to me about the issues involved. However, the more I talk about them, the more confused I become. The 1958 Act and the Bill seem to be at loggerheads with one another. Perhaps we should start with the 1958 Act and see if it has anything to do with registration.

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