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Surgical Artificial Insemination in Greyhounds – Consultation Results
Press Release: DAFM, 20 November 2025 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine held a public consultation. The public consultation opened on 18 June 2024 and closed on 26 July 2024. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine would like to thank everyone who responded to this consultation. Below is a summary of…
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EU Council and Parliament reach a provisional deal to improve the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs across Europe
The agreement aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal trade.
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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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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…
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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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EU Council and Parliament agree to reduce food waste and set new rules on waste textile
Less food waste by 2030 – the European Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on the targeted revision of the waste framework directive, setting EU targets for food waste reduction by 2030 and measures towards a more sustainable and less waste-producing textile sector.
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Creating a Register of Animal Offenders: A Crucial Step for Animal Welfare in Ireland?
In Ireland, despite animal welfare laws, cases of neglect and abuse persist. The proposal for a National Register of Animal Welfare Offenders aims to monitor and prevent repeat offences, enhance enforcement, raise public awareness, and address challenges such as privacy concerns and logistical implementation. Mobilising stakeholders is crucial for its success.
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Minister Noonan calls on the public to have their say in reviewing Ireland’s Wildlife Legislation
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Dates and Deadline Public Consultation on Wildlife Legislation open from 27 June to 13 September 2024 About the Consultation Consultation is the first step in a wide ranging and comprehensive legislative review. Announcement by the Minister Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD, has today…