Fur farming is to be banned in Ireland

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed is to bring a proposal to Government this week to phase out fur farms.

Fur farming is to be banned in Ireland
Mon, 24 Jun, 2019 - 08:00
Elaine Loughlin

Fur farming is to be banned in Ireland, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed is to bring a proposal to Government this week to phase out fur farms.

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