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Consultation: Greyhound Racing Regulations
Source: GRI Deadline: January 16th 2026 Rásaíocht Con Éireann is pleased to announce to Industry Stakeholders that pursuant to Section 5 of the Greyhound Racing Act, S.I. No. 15 of 2019, draft regulations relating to the following areas are now available to view at www.grireland.ie Use, Management and Control of Greyhound Race Tracks Regulations These regulations set…
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Have Your Say on Access to Justice in Environmental Cases
The Consultation proposes the introduction a scale of fees for environmental judicial reviews provided for in the Planning and Development Act 2024. The scale of fees would be payable to successful applicants in certain environmental law judicial review cases, and the scale would have a cap of €100,000.
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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
TAGS: Angola, Australia, birds, Brazil, Butterflies, Cameroon, Canada, Cats, Cuscus, eggs, Enforcement, Environmental Crime, Gecko, Gibbon, gorilla, Hippo, Hornbills, ICCWC, Illegal Hunting, Interpol, ivory, llama, Macaws, Monkeys, Operation Thunder, organised crime, Philippines, Plants, police, Primates, Qatar, reptiles, Rhino, Shark Fin, Snake, snow leopard, Spiders, Tanzania, Tarantula, tiger, Toucan, Turtles, WCO, Wildlife -
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.
TAGS: animal, Animal Welfare, Consultation, EU, EU Council, European Union, farmed, Live Transport, Welfare -
Take Action for Farmed Animals in Ireland!
Join GPRG and Ethical Farming Ireland for an online or in person workshops to help you make a submission to the Animal Welfare Strategy 2026 – 2030
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Authorised Officers Explained: Who Enforces Animal Law in Ireland?
Knowing who the authorised officers are and what they do helps clarify where to report animal cruelty and what kind of enforcement we can expect to see in our communities. It is also crucial to know how the State responds to animal welfare in order to lobby for impactful change when needed. While Ireland’s legal…
TAGS: AHWA 2013, Animal cruelty enforcement, Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Animal inspection powers, Animal law enforcement agencies, Animal seizure Ireland, Animal transport regulations, Animal welfare Ireland, Authorised officers Ireland, Dog control Ireland, Fisheries enforcement Ireland, Garda animal enforcement, Greyhound welfare Ireland, Horse welfare Ireland, Irish animal law, ISPCA enforcement, Legislation, Local authority animal enforcement, NPWS wildlife enforcement, Protecting animals in Ireland, Scientific animal use Ireland, Wildlife protection Ireland -
Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Amendment Regulations 2025 and Conservation Measures for 2026
Have Your Say: The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has launched a public consultation on the draft Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025, along with proposed conservation measures for the 2026 fishing season.