I was just looking into this breeder's claims, and I find it hilarious that she claimed that Ireland had strict rules regarding puppy breeding! Ireland has had a reputation as being the PUPPY MILL of Europe. The conditions in the breeding facilities there were as horrendous as here. So much so that Ireland JUST THIS YEAR (that's 2012 - years after this breeder claimed that Ireland was a great place to get a puppy) has passed major legislation that will strictly regulate breeders.
Two New Laws Ban Puppy Mills in Ireland, Safe Dog Breeding | Global Animal
So, this breeder has been giving people the sense that their puppies were from legitimate, non puppy-mill breeders with false information.