AR-News: (Ireland) Senator calls for new animal welfare bill

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26/02/2004 - 15:15:48 

Fine Gael Senator Maurice Cummins has called for proper regulations to be put 
in place to deal with puppy farms operating throughout the country.

"Some dog breeders have excellent facilities for their animals but others, as 
we have witnessed recently, keep their young animals in absolutely appalling 
conditions," said Sen. Cummins.

"The legislation dealing with conditions such as proper heat, ventilation and 
cleanliness of such establishments dates beck to 1911 and bears no relevance 
to present day requirements.

"I am calling once again on the Minister for the Environment to take 
immediate action on this issue to ensure that more animals are not destroyed because 
of lack of regulations and laws, in this whole area.

"It is time for a proper Animal Welfare Bill to be introduced as a matter of 
urgency."








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