Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)

Ireland's animal welfare and dog welfare record is appalling. Ireland's record as the puppy farm capital of Europe and of backyard breeding is a shameful legacy of the Government. The Government's ban on XL bully dogs has resulted in dog rescue groups being overwhelmed on so many levels. Given that the term XL is not straightforward, can the Tánaiste state why there is no appeals process?

On the Government's website relating to the ban on XL bully dogs, there is a photo of two dogs that are not XL bully dogs and one dog which would need to be measured to decide if it is or not. Can the Tánaiste have these incorrect photos removed and can he reassure dog lovers that there will be an appeals process put in place?

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