Compensation for Irish mink farming sector debated
Efforts to prohibit fur farming in Ireland have been slow, and Seanad discussions continue on compensation for sector after a mink farming ban. Around 35 staff in Donegal, Kerry and Laois are employed in the mink farming industry and legislation indicates that the farms be compensated for losses and costs incurred as a result of the ban. Senator Victor Boyhan called for a negotiated settlement with the mink farmers, and…