Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding mink farming (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29045/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The keeping of mink in this country is prohibited except under licences which are issued by my Department under the Musk Rats Act, 1933 (Application to Mink) Order 1965. Licences are issued under this legislation only if the applicant, following an inspection, is found to be compliant with a number of conditions. I am satisfied that all licensed fur farms operating in this country meet current national and EU legislative requirements. There are no fur animals other than mink currently being farmed in this country.