Brendan Smith
Question:50 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give a commitment to publish and introduce the animal health and welfare Bill in 2011. [7698/11]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 April 2011
50 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give a commitment to publish and introduce the animal health and welfare Bill in 2011. [7698/11]
View answerIt is my intention to publish the Animal Health and Welfare Bill this year. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the Bill is a large and complicated one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill.