Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2011
13 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on fur farming; if it will be included in the animal health and welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39053/11]
View answerI have established a Review Group in my Department to review all aspects of fur farming. The terms of reference of the group are as follows:
To review fur farming in Ireland taking into account existing legislative provisions for the licensing of mink farming
To comment on the economic benefits of the sector
To consider the effectiveness of existing welfare controls, and
To make appropriate recommendations
Submissions have been invited on the review with a 31 December 2011 closing date for receipt of submissions. I will consider what action, if any, to take following the submission of the Review Group's findings.
