Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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Question 499: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will reaffirm his commitment to end fur farming; if the animal health and welfare Bill will deal with this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31418/11]

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. I have also established a group within my Department to review all aspects in relation to fur farming and I anticipate that their review will be completed in the near future.