Gormley and rural TDs ‘in agreement’ on amendments

THE Government has moved to clear up confusion caused by Environment Minister John Gormley’s definition of the controversial dog breeding amendments.

Mr Gormley will today outline how his vision for improving the dog breeding sector has been reconciled with the powerful rural lobby pressing on Fianna Fáil backbenchers.

And, despite a threatened defection from independent deputy Michael Lowry, a spokesman for Mr Gormley said both the Green Party and the rural TDs are on the same wavelength. “This is now resolved. Proper welfare standards for all dogs are being established. And key concerns of the parties involved are being addressed.”