Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 808: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will consult with an organisation (details supplied) in connection with the Animal Welfare Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36111/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government contains a number of animal welfare-related commitments including a commitment to the introduction of a new Animal Welfare Bill, which will update existing legislation, to ensure that the welfare of all animals is properly protected and that the penalties for offenders are increased significantly. In advance of the publication of the Bill, my Department will be engaging in a form of public consultation and any interested parties, including the organisation referred to by the Deputy, will be welcome to submit their views at that stage.