Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

An improvement notice is issued by a local authority. A balance has been struck. A dog breeding establishment can appeal the decision to the District Court. Then there is the threat of removal from the register. It is intended that each local authority would build up a relationship with dog breeding associations. In most cases they are responsible bodies. The ultimate sanction of the court order is available. The amendment is too draconian and what is in the Bill is more balanced.