Tag: Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
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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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A Review of The Draft Programme for Government 2025
We have included a summary of the initiatives, as outlined by the Government, concerning animals, marine life, the environment and the justice system.
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Cork woman banned from owning animals for life
At Bandon District Court on Friday 19th July 2024, a 55-year-old woman from Co. Cork was disqualified from keeping animals for life
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Investigation Into Suspected Illegal “Cock Fighting” Event in Co. Monaghan, Saturday 27th July 2024
Issue Date: 29th July 2024 Gardaí are investigating a suspected animal welfare incident that occurred on the morning of Saturday 27th July 2024 in Co. Monaghan. At approximately 11am, Gardaí received a report of a suspected illegal “cock fighting” event allegedly taking place at a private residence in Emyvale. A large number of people fled…
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Man convicted of animal cruelty has custodial sentence increased from four months to six months
A Tipperary man’s prison term for animal cruelty offences was increased from four months to six months, at Clonmel Circuit Court of Appeals, on Tuesday 25th June 2024.
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Horse Welfare Meeting – Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine – 26 June 2024
Topic: Welfare and treatment of horses and their traceability
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Gardaí Find Caged Fox Cub
An Garda Síochána Mayo: Gardaí out conducting planned searches of a number of properties in Co. Mayo first thing this morning didn’t quite anticipate finding a caged fox cub. He is a very precious little fellow. Foxes are wild animals and it is a criminal offence to keep any wild animal in captivity. We liaised…
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Understanding Microchipping of Dogs Regulations in Ireland
Legislation that relates to the regulation of the microchipping of dogs in Ireland