Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 29 April 2008, the number of submissions received regarding the consultation paper; the position regarding the Bill; when he expects it to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24251/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Following the consultation process initiated on the draft Animal Health and Welfare Bill, almost 400 submissions/comments were received from stakeholders, including organisations and individuals with an interest in animal health and welfare matters. On foot of receipt of these submissions my officials met with a number of the organisations and individuals to provide an opportunity for elaboration on the respective submissions. Work is now continuing on drafting the Bill taking account of the further comments received.