President signs law banning fur farming
President Michael D Higgins has signed new legislation relating to fur farming and forestry. The main purpose of the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is to prohibit the farming of animals primarily for their fur or skin. It will also provide for a compensation scheme for…
TDs to discuss fur farming ban as three farms, including one in Donegal, face closure
TDs will today debate legislation that would ban fur farming in Ireland. The cabinet approved the new laws last month – which would close three mink farms in Laois, Donegal and Kerry. Farmers would get a compensation package of between 4 and 8 million euro for closing their operations next…
Bill to ban fur farming
Cabinet is expected to approve a bill banning fur farming in Ireland this morning. The bill will also provide for a compensation scheme for the three active mink fur farms currently operating in Donegal, Laois and Kerry. A 4 to 8 million euro package will be provided next year –…
McConalogue says society’s attitude to fur farming has ‘changed radically’
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says society’s attitude toward the farming of animals for their fur and skin has changed radically. Minister McConalogue was speaking after the cabinet approved a Bill that will make it illegal for any new fur farms to be established. One of the farms…
McConalogue to bring proposals before cabinet aimed at banning fur farming
The minister for agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue will bring a proposal before the cabinet this morning aiming to ban fur farming in Ireland. Ministers will be told the practice in this country will be ended by the start of next year. The Donegal TD and agriculture Minister…