Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Ceisteanna (333)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

349 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Question No. 216 of 23 February 2005, when she intends to publish the animal health Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17869/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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.