Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

I have been inundated with correspondence from representatives of Compassion in World Farming on the defeated Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004, which was, I understand, introduced by the Green Party during the previous Government's term in office. Will the relevant provision feature in the animal health and welfare Bill? When will the legislation come before the House?

On the scarcity of global food supplies, given the lack of Government initiatives in this area, it would be pertinent to have a debate on the issue.

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