Tag: Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
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Is Ireland’s oversight and regulation of Greyhound Racing Adequate?
Photo by Herbert2512 Greyhound racing in Ireland has long been a popular sport and industry, attracting both enthusiasts and bettors alike. However, behind the excitement and glamour, there are deep-rooted welfare concerns that have come to light in recent years. The debate surrounding greyhound racing in Ireland revolves around the ethical dilemma of animal cruelty…
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ALI Article in Garda Review Magazine, September 2023
Are you are a member of An Garda Síochána? Do you subscribe to the Garda Review magazine? 👮 If so, keep an eye out for our article September’s Garda Review with retired U.K. police detective inspector, Mark Randell, founder of Hidden-in-Sight and member of Naturewatch Foundation. PROTECT ANIMALS, PROTECT PEOPLE “Animal-related crime can provide valuable…
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Man charged with 75 animal health and welfare offences at Kilkenny Court – Kilkenny Live
A man has been charged with 75 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, at Kilkenny District Court. Laurence Heffernan, Carrigleade, Graignamanag… — Read on www.kilkennypeople.ie/
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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/
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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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Neglected horses put down on studs linked to crime suspect | Independent.ie
One hundred neglected and emaciated horses were rescued by the Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) after raids at two stud farms. — Read on m.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/neglected-horses-had-to-be-put-down-after-cab-raids-on-stud-farms-linked-to-crime-suspect/a145855192.html
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Post-enactment scrutiny of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
Watch the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting of 10 November 2021 where the DSPCA were invited to discuss improvements to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, which included puppy farming, cropping of dogs ears, microchipping and dog ownership legalities and other matters. Skip forward to 17 minutes to see the video.
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Allegation of Animal Neglect – Naas District Court
The Leinster Leader reports a man was prosecuted for an “alleged offence under the Animal Health and Welfare Act at Kildoon, Nurney on February 24 last”. My Lovely Horse Rescue assisted Gardaí with this case. Full article from the Leinster Leader here.