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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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More Than Shelter: Domestic Abuse Services Now Extending to Pets
A promising new development in Ireland’s domestic abuse response is ensuring that survivors no longer have to leave their pets behind. For many, the fear for a beloved animal is a powerful barrier to escaping an abusive situation. Now, some services across the country are offering safe accommodation for both survivors and their pets—a compassionate…
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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calling on the Irish Government to abolish the issuing of hare coursing licences and finally put an end to this cruel, outdated, and barbaric practice, which is currently permitted to satisfy just a small minority of Irish people.
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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.