Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 543: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the future of fur farming here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27229/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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It is my intention to publish an Animal Health & Welfare Bill this year. However, as the Deputy will be aware the Bill is a complex one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill. The issue of fur farming is being examined in the context of the ongoing drafting of the Bill.