I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 and 276 together.
While the export certification process does not differentiate between breeds of dogs, information received to date from the Department's local offices indicates that (i) 3 greyhounds were exported to Argentina in 2013, 33 in 2014, 3 in 2015, and 7 in 2016, with no exports in 2017 to date, and (ii) no greyhounds were exported direct from Ireland to Pakistan during 2016 or to date in 2017.
Once appropriate animal health and welfare certification requirements are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be exported internationally. Exporters are required to comply with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport.