Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

A programme for Government commitment states that we will: "Immediately prioritise the drafting of legislation for the phasing out of fur-farming, publishing legislation in this area as soon as possible." In yesterday's budget, along with the welcome increase for ex gratiafunding for the animal welfare organisations, I noticed a funding commitment to unwind fur-farming operations. That is right and appropriate if we are asking people to leave this practice behind; they should be funded appropriately in doing so. Can the Tánaiste clarify the amount of that funding and update the House on the progress of the legislation that has been promised?

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