It'll mean the closure of an active mink farms in Laois.
Legislation banning fur farming in Ireland will be signed into law in the coming weeks.
It follows a lengthy process in passing through the Oireachtas, having been approved by cabinet in October.
It'll mean the closure of three active mink farms in Laois, Donegal and Kerry - who'll receive a multi-million euro compensation package.
Super Junior Agriculture Minister, Offaly's Pippa Hackett says the move is historic and puts Ireland in line with similar legislation being passed across Europe.
Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett welcomed the passage of the Bill;
“I am pleased to see this progressive and historic development come to pass. This Bill has the support of Veterinary Ireland, Animal Welfare Groups and the vast majority of the public and it is something the Green Party has long advocated for”.
“The Bill received an immense amount of cross party support as it passed through all stages in the Seanad. I would particularly like to thank my Green Party colleagues for their support, especially Senators Pauline O’Reilly and Roisin Garvey”, the Minister said.
The ban is a vital step in the protection of animal welfare and puts Ireland in line with similar legislation being implemented across Europe.
There are currently three active farms in the State that breed and rear mink for the purposes of pelting for the fur industry, which will be closed under the new plan. The Bill includes a compensation scheme for mink farmers and their workers.
Midlands Artists To Feature In New Wetlands Guide
Midlands Advocacy Service For Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Victim For Getting Justice
Laois Windfarm Developer Awarded 50% Of Legal Costs
Midlands Simon Calls On Government For Retrofit Funding
Midlands Charity Calls For State Support To Help Move People Off The Streets
Offaly Singer In Semi-Final Of Glór Tíre Tonight
Fáilte Ireland Urges Off Peak Holidays As Staycation Demand Grows
Ireland Plans Charter Evacuations As Middle East Conflict Escalates
Deaf Laois Couple Face €10k Hearing Aid Bill
Pfizer Opens Midlands Applications For Apprenticeship Programme
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
Bressie Adds New Dates To 2026 Irish Tour
BnM Unveils Eight Firms For 2026 Accelerate Green Programme
Westmeath County Council Urged To Buy Larger Homes For Families In Need
High Court Told Enoch Burke Transferred From Mountjoy Without Reason
Westmeath Community Launches ‘Feeling Safe Survey’
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Retired Taxi Driver Calls For Safer Roundabouts In Laois
Laois County Council Continue Work On Rat Infestation
Laois Psychotherapist Criticises ESRI Report On School Absences