Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their engagement on this legislation. It was not an area I had too much awareness of, but animal welfare was at the heart of all my amendments and I would be aware of that across any sector. I am thankful the Bill will leave here with some amendments attaching to it. The amendment relating to the vet on the board is a strong one, as are the guidelines dealing with retired dogs. I hope they will stay in the legislation when it hits the Lower House. I thank the Minister of State for his openness and engagement on the Bill.