With the election in Ireland coming up later this week, this is a good time to discuss animal welfare. Do you know what your preferred candidate plans to do about animal issues?
Listen to the podcast below to find out more, watch the video, or visit the ISPCA website.
I’ve also written about this in my regional newspaper pet column.
Questions you may wish to ask if somebody calls to your door canvassing include:
- What actions will you take to improve animal welfare in Ireland?
- Would you support stricter regulations on dog breeding in Ireland and more robust enforcement the Dog Breeding Establishment (DBE) Act 2010?
- Would you advocate for mandatory animal welfare modules to be taught in schools?
- What is your stance on blood sports, such as fox hunting and hare coursing?
- Will you support a phase-out of cages for farmed animals like laying hens?
- Do you support a ban on live exports to countries with lower animal welfare standards?
- Do you support increased funding for animal welfare organisations?
- Do you intend to continue to fund greyhound racing at €20 million per year?
The ISPCA has released information about this and is discussing it in social media with the hashtags #GE2024, #ISPCAManifesto #VoteForAnimals, #ISPCA. Please join in the conversation!
Please note that I am unable to answer veterinary questions in comments. If you have questions or concerns about your pet's health it is always better to contact your vet.