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Shattered Lives Crime Podcast – Discuss Government Plan to Ban XL Bullies
In this week’s episode Mick and Paul discuss the government’s plan to ban the XL Bully cross breed following the tragic death of Nicola Morey in Limerick and crime related news. Spotify YouTube PrintFriendly
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EPA Water Quality Report 2023
This report provides an update on the quality of water in Ireland’s rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters and groundwater using information collected in 2023.
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Minister for Agriculture: Statement on RTÉ Investigates programme
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue condemns the shocking practices shown on RTÉ Investigates
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ISPCA rescue over 120 birds from hoarding situation
ISPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors seized a total of 121 birds from deplorable conditions in a location in the Midlands recently.
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Review of Dog Breeding in Ireland: Key Issues and Recommendations | Fieldfisher 2024
Dog rescues and pounds are under serious pressure in dealing with surrenders and seizures of dogs, yet dogs continue to be bred, in an intensive manner across Ireland. A review of the situation was prepared by Hannah Unger (Associate), Rory Ferguson (Director) and Dearbhla Walsh (Solicitor) of the Fieldfisher law firm and published in May…
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Understanding Microchipping of Dogs Regulations in Ireland
Legislation that relates to the regulation of the microchipping of dogs in Ireland
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McConalogue announces decision to ban the use of remotely-controlled electronic shock collars on dogs and cats
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced his decision to move to ban the use on dogs and cats of electronic shock collars operated by hand-held remote controls. The Minister said: “Dogs and cats are much-loved companions for so many of us in Ireland, and the use of manually operated…
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Launch of the third World Wildlife Crime Report: Trafficking in Protected Species
The third edition of the World Wildlife Crime Report, probes trends in the illicit trafficking of protected wildlife species. It presents systematic analyses of wildlife crime harms and impacts, probes the factors driving wildlife trafficking trends, and takes stock of current knowledge about the effectiveness of the different types of intervention being pursued to resolve…