Animal Welfare
Seanad Éireann — 2022-12-01
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Carlow-Kilkenny

The Senator has summed it up very well. I will pass on that information. I agree with him that the Minister has provided an excellent piece of additional information. It shows that the Department is dealing with the matter very well. It is an important area. As the Senator said, this is an important industry in Ireland, not just in my county but across the country. It is worth significant revenue to the Exchequer and is a significant employer. In that regard, the Department has been very considerate in ensuring that the equine database is kept up to speed and moves with technology.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-01