Michael Joe Cosgrave
Ceist:84 Mr. Cosgrave asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if Bord na gCon has carried out an investigation recently into the export of greyhounds to Spain; when this investigation was carried out; and if the investigation covered the following areas (1) methods of transportation to Spain from Ireland, (2) licensing of greyhound tracks and proper supervision of same by veterinary personnel and (3) kennelling of greyhounds in Spain; if proper air-conditioning systems are in place in order to combat the extreme heat of the Spanish climate; and when the findings of this investigation will be made public.