Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all licensed fur farms operating in here are complicit with EU Directive 98/58, and other EU directives pertaining to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39994/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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All licensed fur farms must comply with Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. This legislation requires that owners take all reasonable steps to ensure the welfare of animals under their care and that all animals are cared for by staff who possess appropriate ability, knowledge and professional competence with regard to animal husbandry. Fur farms must also comply with legislation on protection of animals at the time of killing, which requires that animals be spared any avoidable excitement, pain or suffering during killing.