TDs demand changes to breeders bill

FIANNA Fáil backbenchers are demanding further amendments to the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill following greyhound industry representatives warning that the bill, in its current form, will lead to the “destruction of a fine traditional Irish industry”.

TDs demand changes to breeders bill

At an Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting yesterday, there was further criticism of the animal protection measures which are core to Environment Minster, John Gormley’s legislative programme.

Fianna Fáil TD Bobby Aylward criticised the bill, stating he believed it had been drawn up by people “who do not understand” the greyhound industry.

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