Eamon Ryan
Question:50 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the conditions laid down by his Department as part of the licence to individuals engaging in fur farming. [14841/04]
View answerThursday, 20 May 2004
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A licence to keep mink is issued subject to compliance with the following conditions. Mink shall be kept only at the premises specified in the licence. Mink shall be kept in cages or other containers of such material and constructed in such a manner as to prevent their escape. Such cages or containers shall, except when being used for the transport of mink from place to place, be kept within an enclosure or building which complies with the provisions of the Musk Rats Act 1933 (Application to Mink) Order 1965, that is to say: (a) enclosures shall be bounded by a guard fence of such material and constructed in such a manner as would in the opinion of the authorised officer prevent the escape of mink; (b) buildings or parts of buildings used for the keeping of mink shall be constructed in such a manner or enclosed by such material as would in the opinion of the authorised officer prevent the escape of mink; (c) the licence holder shall ensure that trees, shrubs and undergrowth are not growing or planted in such a position in relation to the guard fence as would in the opinion of the authorised officer render the escape of mink possible; (d) rat holes or other holes through which in the opinion of the authorised officer mink could escape from such licensed premises shall be effectively blocked; and (e) any drainage channels on such licensed premises shall be adequately guarded to prevent the escape of mink. Licence holders must inform persons to whom they dispose of mink of the need for a licence to keep them. The Department must be informed if mink cease to be kept at any premises covered by this licence and of any change in ownership. Authorised officers must be allowed to inspect the premises at all reasonable times. If any mink escape, the Department must be informed at once. The licence is issued subject to compliance with the provisions of the Fisheries Acts. Licences may be revoked at any time if the holder fails to comply with these conditions.
Question No. 51 answered with QuestionNo. 37.