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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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Laois man ordered to pay over €25,000 after admitting animal cruelty offences
A 35-year-old Laois man appeared before Portlaoise District Court on September 19th, 2025, charged with 5 offences under the AHWA 2013.
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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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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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Wildlife Crime Conference 17 Oct 24 – WRI and PAW Ireland
Register now for the WRI and PAW Ireland Wildlife Crime Conference 17 October 2024. Engaging talks, interactive workshops, mock crime scenes and networking sessions.
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ISPCA Calls for Phased Closure of Greyhound Industry
The ISPCA urges the Department of Agriculture to urgently address animal welfare and export issues in the greyhound industry.
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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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ISPCA calls on the Irish Government to abolish the issuing of Hare Coursing Licences
The ISPCA is calling on the Irish Government to abolish the issuing of hare coursing licences and finally put an end to this cruel, outdated, and barbaric practice, which is currently permitted to satisfy just a small minority of Irish people.