asked the Minister for Agriculture whether in view of the continued hardship and needless cruelty imposed on young horses shipped abroad for slaughter, and of the fact that the facilities for slaughter of horses and disposal of the meat are apparently available, he will consider imposing a total ban on the export of horses below a certain fixed value.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Export of Horses.
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I do not agree that there is hardship and cruelty involved. I consider that a control based on value would not be justified or, indeed, practicable.