Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

1:00 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I am speaking to the amendment. I apologise for using the wrong terminology. Subsequent to the publication of the Bill and to the working group's recommendations in the interim report, did the Minister or officials or agents of his engage with people involved in the greyhound industry? Was there clear engagement subsequent to the publication of the Bill?

If we allow this section, as currently worded, to be passed, we will change the goalposts for every other Bill that will have a detrimental and knock-on effect on other industries.

Senator Reilly referred to nursing homes and this is a valid point. I have no vested interest in the greyhound industry. The point that has been missed on the other side of the House is that in this section we are talking about economics, tourism, sport and approximately 11,000 jobs.

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