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Animal Welfare

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Animal charity calls for ban of sulky horse activity on public roads

Animal charity calls for ban of sulky horse activity on public roads

The NSPCA wants the move to prevent further 'avoidable tragedies and ensure stronger protections for horses and the public'.

'Twenty is Plenty': Dogs Trust warns owners to rethink walks as temperatures rise

'Twenty is Plenty': Dogs Trust warns owners to rethink walks as temperatures rise

With temperatures set to climb in the coming days, Dogs Trust Ireland is reminding dog owners that 'Twenty is Plenty' when it comes to exercising dogs in warm weather

Documentary sparks concern across Europe over animal welfare in Ireland

Online, the programme generated thousands of views, comments and shares, demonstrating the scale of public concern beyond Ireland’s borders.

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Down with this sort of thing – Father Ted star calls for ban on fox hunting

Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing

Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing

Putting deer on contraceptives among proposals received for wildlife legislation review

Putting deer on contraceptives among proposals received for wildlife legislation review

Dogs, horses and goats among 112,000 animals used in Irish lab experiments last year

Dogs, horses and goats among 112,000 animals used in Irish lab experiments last year

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in Dáil

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in Dáil

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The bill, introduced by People before Profit Solidarity TD, Ruth Coppinger, sought to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to ban the hunting of a fox or foxes.

Dublin Zoo ‘vehemently disputes’ staff harassment and animal welfare claims

Dublin Zoo ‘vehemently disputes’ staff harassment and animal welfare claims

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Paul Murphy raised ‘very serious issues at the zoo’ as he introduced legislation to call for an emergency inspection at the site.

Horse used during Citywest protest found collapsed

Horse used during Citywest protest found collapsed

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

The horse "was totally exhausted and struggled to walk", with "cuts on his legs from ill-fitted straps and sores on his mouth from the bit"

Animal welfare charity condemns use of horses in Citywest protest

Animal welfare charity condemns use of horses in Citywest protest

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Horses were taken into the crowd by protestors, with some ridden bareback, and others forced to pull sulkies through the crowd

Cork Marts fined €4,250 after RTÉ programme highlighted animal welfare breaches

Cork Marts fined €4,250 after RTÉ programme highlighted animal welfare breaches

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Cork Co-Operative Marts, trading as Bandon Mart, pleaded guilty to three offences under European Animal Welfare Regulations.

Dog owner could face jail after 'scared, malnourished' pet found living in own filth

Dog owner could face jail after 'scared, malnourished' pet found living in own filth

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Richard Vynsiauskas, originally from Lithuania, failed to turn up for his scheduled hearing at Dublin District Court on Friday.

Dentist given lifetime ban on owning animals in 'appalling case of animal neglect'

Dentist given lifetime ban on owning animals in 'appalling case of animal neglect'

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Karen Saunderson (68) pleaded guilty to 10 offences contrary to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013

State set to oppose injunction from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban

State set to oppose injunction from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

The ban on XL bully dogs is due to come into force on February 1st.

Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

Starving ex-racehorse found covered in sores and tied to fence at fair

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Inspectors from the ISPCA rescued the 7-year-old horse called Dash at the Ballinasloe Fair in October.

Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Election 2024: ISPCA calls for people to 'make their voices count' for animal welfare

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

ISPCA chair, Dr Pete Wedderburn, said people should ask candidates where they stand on animal welfare when they come to their door.

Filthy dog with '12-inch dreads' could not walk straight after living in cage, court told

Filthy dog with '12-inch dreads' could not walk straight after living in cage, court told

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Rosemary Costello, of Glenties Park, Finglas, avoided jail but was fined €150 after pleading guilty to neglecting her dog

Cheetah from Fota Wildlife Park dies at Edinburgh zoo after short illness

Cheetah from Fota Wildlife Park dies at Edinburgh zoo after short illness

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Cleo, five, had only arrived at Edinburgh Zoo two months ago.

Stormont urged to introduce new regulations around pet breeding

Stormont urged to introduce new regulations around pet breeding

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group held a drop-in event at Parliament Buildings to talk to MLAs about their concerns.

Major protest planned outside factory over 'abhorrent' horse abuse footage

Major protest planned outside factory over 'abhorrent' horse abuse footage

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

The abuses were uncovered in the RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Serious animal welfare abuses were uncovered in an RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night.

Minister to introduce regulations to ban use of electric dog collars

Minister to introduce regulations to ban use of electric dog collars

Tue, 07 May, 2024

The move follows months of “significant consultation” on this serious welfare issue, he told RTÉ radio’s Today Show.

Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill applies to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses

Four donkey foals thrive in sanctuary home after rescue of abandoned mares

Four donkey foals thrive in sanctuary home after rescue of abandoned mares

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Tweety, Milana, Sora and Bluebird are living at Donkey Sanctuary Ireland in Co Cork