Maureen O'Sullivan
Question:419. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if animal welfare groups were included in the consultation process undertaken by his Department and stakeholders on the use of animals in circuses; his plans regarding the publishing the draft code of practice for the use of animals in circuses; the way he will ensure a code of practice will be adequate in the protection of animals used in circuses; if he considered the concept of banning the use of animals in all circuses here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27010/14]
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