Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

When will the animal welfare Bill be published? Has the consultation period ended yet?

I support the request made last week for a debate in the House on the implications of the CAP health check, which will have far-reaching effects on Irish agriculture and the way we do business within the rural economy.

With regard to the mental capacity Bill, the Law Reform Commission report has been in existence since 2006. When will the Bill be published? The Taoiseach has previously said it will be introduced in mid-2009. I ask that it be published forthwith.

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