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Voluntary Sector
Resources to help your organisation advocate for better welfare.
Legal Professionals
What are the different types of crime involving animals, wildlife and the environment?
Neglect, distress, cruelty to animals, including wildlife and also environmental crime. Find out how about the different types of crime so you can report and lobby for enforcement and change.
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Have Your Say on Ireland’s Animal Welfare Strategy 2026 – 2030
Deadline: 2 January 2026. Have your say on the 2026 – 2030 Animal Welfare Strategy. Submissions can be made by email. Find out how to make a submission
Act for Animals
Take part in animal-welfare consultations and help build stronger protections for animals.
Latest News and Views
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Animals in Policing: Highlights from the Garda Commissioner’s 2024 Report
The 2024 Annual Report of An Garda Síochána showcases the sheer scale, diversity and complexity of policing across Ireland. Among its many insights are compelling examples of how animals play a vital role in keeping communities safe. Below are the key animal-related highlights from the report.
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INTERPOL: 30,000 live animals seized in global operation against wildlife and forestry crime
INTERPOL: Nearly 30,000 live animals seized during the one-month global operation (Warning – Distressing Content) #OrganisedCrime #WildlifeCrime #INTERPOL
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Consultation: Ask the EU to Prioritise Animal Welfare
The Irish government opened submission for public consult on the priorities for the 2026 Presidency. The public consultation process will allow the government to gain a series of diverse perspectives from across Ireland to better understand what issues Irish citizens and residents want prioritised during the 2026 Presidency.
Animal-related crime can provide valuable intelligence and evidence for other offences
Read the full article on how protecting animals, protects people.
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Recent Court Cases
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IFI gains conviction against solar firm for water pollution offence
Conviction: Solar development company “ib vogt GmbH”. “Silt disrupts the balance of the ecosystem, turns a river…
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IFI welcomes conviction against landowner for habitat damage
Kilkenny: Conviction for habitat damage to Kilkenny watercourse – Total fine/costs of €2,400 levied in case
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Laois man ordered to pay over €25,000 after admitting animal cruelty offences
A 35-year-old Laois man appeared before Portlaoise District Court on September 19th, 2025, charged with 5…