All records held by the Department in relation to three greyhounds namely, XXX, XXX and XXXX. In particular I seek access to the Balai certificates that authorised the transport of these dogs from Ireland to the UK or elsewhere. I understand that Balai certificates are required for all commercial transports which include instances where a change of ownership occurs. Given that these dogs are now racing abroad under a xxxx it would appear that a certificate was required. In the event that no such Balai certificates exist for any or all of these dogs I would be obliged if you could advise what penalties there are for exporting dogs without Balai certificates and all documentation relating to any action the Department is taking on this matter. 2. Any record created in relation to a transport of animal by xxxxxx to the UK since 1 May 2016. In particular I seek access to the Balai certificates that authorised the transport of up to 24 greyhounds from Ireland to the UK. In the event that no such Balai certificates exist for this transport I would be obliged if you could advise what penalties there are for exporting dogs without Balai certificates and all documentation relating to any action the Department is taking on this matter. 3. All records held by the Department in relation to six greyhounds namely, XXXXXXXXX. In particular I seek access to the Balai certificates that authorised the transport of these dogs from Ireland to the UK or elsewhere. I understand that Balai certificates are required for all commercial transports which include instances where a change of ownership occurs. Given that these dogs are now racing abroad under a new owner it would appear that a certificate was required. In the event that no such Balai certificates exist for any or all of these dogs I would be obliged if you could advise what penalties there are for exporting dogs without Balai certificates and all documentation relating to any action the Department is taking on this matter.