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Scotland: Woman sentenced for possessing and distributing material online relating to the torture of monkeys
Warning Distressing Content: This is the first time someone has been sentenced in Scotland for cruelty that took place abroad, making it a landmark case. #animalcruelty #monkeytorture
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National Parks and Wildlife Service 2024 in Review
In 2024, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) significantly stepped up its efforts to combat wildlife crime, thanks in part to deeper collaboration with An Garda Síochána and other enforcement bodies.
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More Than Shelter: Domestic Abuse Services Now Extending to Pets
A promising new development in Ireland’s domestic abuse response is ensuring that survivors no longer have to leave their pets behind. For many, the fear for a beloved animal is a powerful barrier to escaping an abusive situation. Now, some services across the country are offering safe accommodation for both survivors and their pets—a compassionate…
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Calls for public inquiry into illegal Derry dumps
Environmentalists and politicians have called for a public inquiry after two businessmen were jailed for running one of Europe’s biggest illegal dumps in Co Derry. — Read on www.rte.ie/news/2025/0609/1517475-mobuoy-derry-dump/ PrintFriendly
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Read: Dog Law Ireland and How to Protect Dogs
Dog Law Ireland maintains that current legislation is barking up the wrong tree. Hannah Unger, Demi Mullen, and Carrie McMeel blow the dog whistle to suggest how we can best help man’s best friend.
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Gardaí investigating after decapitated body of a fox found hanging from electrical lines in Cork
Read, share and shape the news on TheJournal.ie – Breaking Irish and International News — Read on www.thejournal.ie/garda-investigation-decapitated-fox-found-electric-wires-cork-6728227-Jun2025/ PrintFriendly
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Podcast: Talking Bollox Interview with PCSA
Curious about who oversees and assesses the work of An Garda Síochána? Helen Hall joins Talking Bollox to unpack the role of the Policing and Community Safety Authority in holding Ireland’s police service to account.
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Podcast: Why is Ireland so far off its climate targets?
Irish Times environment and science correspondent Kevin O’Sullivan discusses the implications of Ireland’s failure to meet climate targets.