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Animal Law Ireland

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Legislation relating to dogs, greyhounds, guard dogs, dog breeding, sale, supply and owning a dog.

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Useful Definitions

A “protected animal” means an animal—
(a) kept for farming, recreational, domestic or sporting purposes in the State,
(b) when it is in the possession or under the control of a human being whether permanently or on a temporary basis, or
(c) that is not living in a wild state;

Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013

A “farm animal” means an animal—
(a) bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or feathers, or
(b) for use in, or for the purposes of, breeding, sport or the farming of land,
and includes (but is not limited to) bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine animals, cervidae, equidae, bees and poultry (including domesticated game birds);

Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
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Errors and omissions excepted.

The current version of this website is a general introduction to legislation in force in the Republic of Ireland providing protection to animals.

Please consult the Irish Statute Book, European Union Law for the latest version of legislation and a wider view of legislation available.

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