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EPA Prosecutes a County Cork Pig Farmer
Judge James McNulty convicted the Pig Farmer on both charges and imposed a fine of €3,000 for each offence. Agency costs were also agreed.
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Minister Noonan announces ‘Seas off Wexford’ – Ireland’s largest Special Protection Area for seabirds
The new Seas off Wexford Special Protection Area (SPA), which is to be designated under the EU Birds Directive, will cover more than 305,000 hectares of important marine waters for a range of bird species throughout the year.
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Wicklow couple admits responsibility in having dogs’ ears cut off
A Co. Wicklow couple have been banned for life from owning American Bully dogs, fined a total of €3,000, and ordered to pay total costs of €3,486.55 after admitting their parts in having their pets’ ears cut off.
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Public Consultation – Use of Shock Collars
The Use of Remotely Controlled Electronic Shock Collars in Dogs and Cats Deadline (extended): 16 February 2024 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are asking for submissions from the public. The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of…
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Uisce Éireann accept liability for fish kill on the River Glore
Uisce Éireann accept liability for fish kill on the River Glore and implement measures to prevent further occurrences. Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 Inland Fisheries Ireland, the State agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, investigated a serious fish kill incident, which occurred on the 3rd of September 2021 at the…
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EPA Prosecutes a County Cork Pig Farmer
On 4th January 2024 the Environmental Protection Agency prosecuted a County Cork Pig Farmer at Bandon District Court. PrintFriendly
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EU Commission proposes new rules to improve animal welfare
Press Release. 7 December 2023. Source: European Commission, Brussels As announced by our Farm to Fork Strategy, the European Green Deal’s agenda for sustainable agriculture and food production, the Commission has today proposed the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules during transport in 20 years. The Commission is also proposing, for the first time ever,…
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Significant successes by NPWS against wildlife crime in 2023
Press Release from Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Published on 29 December 2023 The National Parks and Wildlife Service is making its message to protect nature clearly heard through its series of successful prosecutions in the courts this year. Forty-three prosecution cases were initiated by NPWS in 2023 for alleged breaches of wildlife legislation according…