Written answers

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food

Proposed Legislation

10:00 pm

Photo of Michael ColreavyMichael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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Question 19: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will be publishing the Animal Health and Welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39052/11]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Programme for Government 2011 contains a commitment to amend and strengthen legislation on animal cruelty and animal welfare. The main vehicle to fulfil this commitment will be the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which is a wide-ranging piece of legislation providing a basis for regulating the related areas of animal health and welfare. I intend to publish the Animal Health and Welfare Bill as soon as possible. The exact timing will depend on the legal text being finalised by the Attorney General's Office and the Cabinet agreeing to publication. As the Bill is a major piece of legislation with over seventy sections, I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that it requires careful consideration and examination. I am hopeful however that matters will be progressed early in the New Year during the next Dail Session.

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