Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2005

Wednesday, 23 February 2005

Questions (168)

Denis Naughten

Question:

216 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when she intends to publish the animal health Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6307/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Work on drafting the animal health Bill is proceeding in my Department. There is still a significant body of preparatory work to be completed and it is not possible at this stage to indicate a date for publication.