First Stage Lapsed 32nd Dáil 37/2017

Prohibition of Wild Animals in Circuses Bill 2017

Health Agriculture & Food

Sponsor: Ruth Coppinger
Introduced: 9 Mar 2017
Last updated: 13 Feb 2020

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Amends Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban wild animals in circuses.
Prohibits use of wild animals in circus performances and related activities.
Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment.

Stage timeline

First Stage 32nd Dáil

9 Mar 2017