Animal Welfare and Protection
We can protect animals without turning our backs on Irish farming, rural communities and traditions.
Animal Welfare and Protection
Éire Láidir believes animals deserve proper care, protection and respect. We support strong action against cruelty while protecting responsible animal owners, Irish farmers and rural traditions.
THE PROPOSAL
1. Tackle Animal Cruelty: Strengthen enforcement, investigate complaints properly and introduce tougher consequences for serious and repeat offenders.
2. Protect Pets: Tackle pet theft, illegal puppy trading, irresponsible breeding and animal abandonment.
3. Support Animal Rescues: Provide practical support to animal rescue organisations, including assistance with veterinary bills and shelter costs.
4. Affordable Veterinary Care: Explore assistance with essential veterinary treatment for households on low incomes.
5. Protect Farm Animals: Maintain good animal welfare standards while ensuring new regulations do not place unnecessary financial burdens on family farms.
6. Protect Wildlife: Safeguard native species, natural habitats and tackle illegal wildlife trading.
7. Protect Horses and Greyhounds: Ensure proper care, veterinary treatment and responsible retirement and rehoming arrangements.
8. Promote Responsible Ownership: Encourage education, training, microchipping, neutering and responsible animal ownership.
9. Review Exotic Animal Ownership: Ensure unsuitable or potentially dangerous animals are kept only where their welfare and safety can be properly managed.
10. Improve Enforcement: Review animal welfare inspections, complaints procedures, cooperation between authorities and existing penalties.