Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 526: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to end fur farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35763/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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It is my intention to publish an Animal Health & Welfare Bill shortly. 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. I have established a group within my Department to review all aspects of fur farming and have invited interested parties to make submissions. I anticipate that their review will be completed in the near future.