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EU Farm Animal Welfare Legislation: prioritisation In Livestock Industry
Animal welfare has been a topic of discussion for many years, especially with the increase in industrialised farming practices. Alice de Concerto, the legal advisor at the European Institute for Animal Law and Policy, is questioning the effects of EU farm animal welfare legislation in protecting animals. In her presentation, she examines the limitations of…
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Three year old animal neglect case is concluded in Longford Circuit Court – Longford Live
Judge Connolly complemented the animal charity on their work. The judge described “a crazy scene to have 40 animals on site”, but said although it was a “significant matter” it could have been dealt with in the District Court. — Read on www.longfordleader.ie/ PrintFriendly
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Three men found guilty over Strokestown attack
Patrick Sweeney, Paul Beirne and Martin O’Toole were found guilty of false imprisonment and assault causing harm to four security personnel, arson to three vehicles, aggravated burglary, criminal damage to the front door of the house, violent disorder, and finally, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal by causing or permitting an animal to be struck…
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Puppy farmer rants in court after conviction for running unlicensed facility upheld – SundayWorld.com
“Passing judgement, Judge Johnson said he was satisfied Offaly County Council had proved its case in relation to Rigney running an unlicensed dog breeding establishment.” — Read on m.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/puppy-farmer-rants-in-court-after-conviction-for-running-unlicensed-facility-upheld/a748920881.html PrintFriendly
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IFI secures prosecution and fines of €5,500 against farmer for riverbed destruction in Co Laois | Inland Fisheries Ireland
IFI secures prosecution and fines of €5,500 against farmer for riverbed destruction in Co Laois | Inland Fisheries Ireland — Read on www.fisheriesireland.ie/news/press-releases/ifi-secures-prosecution-and-fines-of-eu5500-against-farmer-for-riverbed PrintFriendly
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Couple set to stand trial on charges over Wexford pitbull attack on Alejandro Mizsan – Irish Mirror Online
Exclusive: The Irish Mirror can reveal Niall Byrne and Karen Miller are both due before Wexford Circuit Court this coming October — Read on www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/couple-trial-wexford-pitbull-attack-30058978 PrintFriendly
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Derry woman convicted after dog found living in ‘unhygienic conditions’ and no access to water – Belfast Live
A complaint was made after a German Shepherd puppy was hanging out the top window of a home trying to drink water off the outside of the window — Read on www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/derry-woman-convicted-after-dog-26973919 PrintFriendly
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Conviction Under Welfare of Greyhounds Act
“The case, brought by GRI, arose from the service of a Welfare Notice in June 2017 relating to the welfare and care needs of greyhounds not being adequately addressed. The fines imposed by the Court related to the failure to comply with a Welfare Notice issued by GRI and failure to keep greyhounds in a…