Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 443: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will ban fur factory farming. [26141/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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It is my intention to publish an Animal Health and Welfare Bill this year. However, as the Deputy will be aware the Bill is a complex one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill. The issue of fur farming is being examined in the context of the ongoing drafting of the Bill.