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'No longer appropriate': Cabinet signs off on fur farming ban and compensation scheme for farmers

The prohibition is not expected to begin until next year, allowing farmers to see out the 2021 season.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 2:38 PM

Explainer: What is the future of fur farming in Ireland?

The government has said it will draft legislation to phase out fur farming.

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Nov 19th 2020, 7:30 PM