Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 405: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has engaged with the operators and employees of fur farms, on the phasing out of their operations as prescribed in the Programme for Government; if he has taken legal advice on this matter; if a compensatory package has been agreed with this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39992/09]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 408: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has made contact with the operators of fur farms in relation to decision to phase out this sector; if he has taken legal advice on the matter; and if a compensatory package has been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39995/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 408 together. The renewed Programme for Government includes a commitment to phase out fur farming over three years. I have asked my officials to prepare a detailed submission which will address the legislative and other actions necessary to give effect to that commitment.