Tag: Animal Welfare
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Are the Penalties in Ireland for Animal Abusers Tough Enough?
By looking past the legal jargon and into the dark sheds and desolate fields where these animals lived, we can ask: does the punishment truly fit the crime?
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Consultation: Ask the EU to Prioritise Animal Welfare
The Irish government opened submission for public consult on the priorities for the 2026 Presidency. The public consultation process will allow the government to gain a series of diverse perspectives from across Ireland to better understand what issues Irish citizens and residents want prioritised during the 2026 Presidency.
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Increase in Calls to DAFM Animal Welfare Helpline
On 27 November 2025, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon provided written responses to Questions 134 and 145 from Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan. The questions addressed two areas.
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Phasing Out Cages: Share Your Views on EU Legislation
End the cage. Have your say on animal welfare legislation in the European Union. #ForwardforAnimals
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Dog Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2025
Bill entitled an Act to provide for animal welfare considerations in the operation of dog breeding establishments, including but not limited to a cap on the number of breeding bitches, the age of bitches allowed to breed, the age of pups when removed from their mothers, a staff-to-bitch ratio, and to prohibit the use of…
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Fireworks and Animal Welfare: Why Strong Legislation Matters
The awareness campaign makes clear that the misuse of illegal fireworks is a serious offence. Under Irish law, anyone found in possession of illegal fireworks, or who throws or directs a lit firework at a person or property, faces severe penalties. These can include fines of up to €10,000 and prison terms of up to…
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Armagh Farmer convicted on animal welfare charges
Newry Court 7 July 2025: Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary Drive, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Court of five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015.
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Use of Remotely Controlled Electronic Shock Collars in Dogs and Cats – Consultation Results
Press Release: DAFM This public consultation opened on 5th January and closed on 16th February 2024. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine would like to thank everyone who responded to this consultation. Below is a summary of the outcome of this consultation. A total of 388 submissions were received. In Support of the…