Category: News and Discussion
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The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021
An Act to provide for the approval of plans by the Government in relation to climate change for the purpose of pursuing the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich and climate neutral economy by no later than the end of the year 2050 and to thereby promote climate justice, and just transition
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Bill to Ban the Hunting of Foxes in Ireland
Bill was defeated at Stage 2. About the Bill Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025 (Bill 30 of 2025) Proposed Amendment to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 Amendment of Section 12 of Act of 2013 The Act of 2013 is amended, in section 12, by the insertion of the…
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Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW)
The independently chaired Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare has launched a website. The ACCAW advises the Minister on policy matters and, where appropriate, issues guidelines and recommendations about companion animals. Terms of Reference Frequency of Meetings As required to consider specific issues/proposals and in any event at least four times a year. View Minutes…
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Podcast: Impacts of the Illegal Wildlife Trade (UKFIU)
A 2 part podcast from the UK Financial Intelligence Unit on wildlife crime
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Have Your Say: Ireland’s Policing Priorities for 2026-2028
Help shape Garda policing priorities—make your voice count for animals, wildlife, and the environment. Using a simple online tool, you can allocate points to the issues that matter most to you. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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Investigative Report on Dog Breeding in the UK and Ireland – Naturewatch
“Four in five dogs and puppies in the UK still come from unknown sources” A major new investigation by Naturewatch Foundation has found that an estimated 80% of dogs and puppies in the UK still come from unknown sources – including unlicensed breeders, illegal puppy farms and puppy smuggling operations. This means that most people…
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Europol Report: “The DNA of organised crime is changing – and so is the threat to Europe”
A new Europol report highlights how money is being made illegally from the trafficking of pets, wildlife, endangered species, horses, glass eels, bluefin tuna, molluscs and how the growth in waste and pollution crime is one of the 7 fastest-growing criminal threats.
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Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) announces €600,000 in breeding grants
The Breeding Grant Initiative is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services as delivered by HSI and offers support for breeding and production initiatives, classes and competitions at various equestrian shows and events.