Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2004
152 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the incorporation of the animal welfare amendments proposed by German Federal Foreign Minister Fischler into the EU constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12305/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the views expressed by a number of delegations in the IGC, the Italian Presidency proposed the inclusion of a new draft article in the constitutional treaty requiring the Union and the member states to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals in the implementation of the Union's policies on agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space. Although the negotiations are being conducted on the basis that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed, it appears that a broad consensus has been reached on the inclusion of the article.
