Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 765: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if feral cats are included in the Animal Welfare Bill 2012 in view of the fact that part of the Bill's intention is to include all animals and not just farm animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In the Animal Health & Welfare Bill the term "Animal" is defined as "a member of the kingdom animalae other than a human being". This definition includes all cats. Therefore the protection of Section 12 which prohibits cruelty to animals will apply to feral cats.