844. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will immediately introduce a moratorium on breeding and importing exporting of elephants into the state, given that there is sufficient evidence (details supplied) that elephants do not thrive in captivity and many actually suffer in captivity, and given that many zoos have recognised this and are moving away from keeping elephants in captivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35041/24]

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844. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will immediately introduce a moratorium on breeding and importing exporting of elephants into the state, given that there is sufficient evidence (details supplied) that elephants do not thrive in captivity and many actually suffer in captivity, and given that many zoos have recognised this and are moving away from keeping elephants in captivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35041/24]

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