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.
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