Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Ward (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The hosting of a joint animal welfare briefing for Oireachtas members & relevant stakeholders in Leinster House in October.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Emails to arrange meeting and discuss arrangements for proposed briefing
Meeting
Meeting to discuss NSPCA advocacy priorities and the potential for organising a joint animal welfare briefing for Oireachtas members in Leinster House in October, focusing on live animal transport and the ongoing EU legislative review.
Politician(s) lobbied: John Hearne (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council
Intent: Clear and effective legislation and regulations for the control of horses in Waterford City and County, including robust equine identification and traceability requirements, regulation of equine premises, and strengthened welfare protections for horses within control zones.
Methods: Email
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Email
Emailed recommendations on the review of Control of Horses bye laws for Waterford City & County as submission date for public consultation missed
Politician(s) lobbied: AnnMarie Farrelly (Chief Executive Officer), Fingal County Council
Intent: Meeting to discuss the inclusion of an equine welfare led plan to be included in the Dunsink redevelopment plans associated with equines grazing on the Dunsink landfill.
Methods: Letter
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Letter
Requesting a meeting to discuss the planned rezoning of Dunsink including the Dunsink landfill which currently is being grazed by approx. 130 equines.
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: To secure a meeting with the Minister
Methods: EmailLetter
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Email
Follow-up email after announcement by Brittany Ferries that it would cease transporting all live farmed animals, including unweaned calves, between Ireland and France by September 2026.
Letter
The NSPCA and Eurogroup for Animals wrote a joint letter to the Minister for Agriculture regarding the recently published EU Livestock Strategy requesting a meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Advancement of animal welfare
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Emails to arrange visit and follow ups on topics discussed
Meeting
Met to discuss a number of NSPCA advocacy priorities, including Dog Breeding / DBEs, sulky activity on public roads, carriage horses, greyhound racing, hunting foxes with dogs, hare coursing, on-farm welfare and live exports. Follow up emails.
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Advancement of Animal Welfare
Methods: EmailVirtual Meeting
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Email
Emails to arrange meeting and follow up summary of discussions
Virtual Meeting
Met online to discuss a number of NSPCA advocacy priorities, including Dog Breeding / DBEs, sulky activity on public roads, carriage horses, greyhound racing, hunting foxes with dogs, hare coursing, live exports
Politician(s) lobbied: Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Advancement of Animal Welfare
Methods: EmailMeeting
Details by Method
Email
Emails to arrange visit and follow up summary of issues discussed
Meeting
Met to discuss a number of NSPCA advocacy priorities, with particular focus on Deputy Coppinger’s Bill to ban fox hunting introduced in 2025
Politician(s) lobbied: Ann Graves (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Réada Cronin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Advancement of Animal Welfare
Methods: EmailMeeting
Details by Method
Email
Emails to arrange visit and follow up summary of topics discussed
Meeting
Met to discuss a number of NSPCA advocacy priorities, including Dog Breeding / DBEs, sulky activity on public roads, carriage horses, greyhound racing, hunting foxes with dogs, hare coursing, live exports. Follow up email.
Politician(s) lobbied: Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Stronger regulations and enforcement around sulky horse activity and in particular sulky horse racing.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Email
Emails to arrange meeting and follow up summary of issues discussed
Meeting
Met to discuss shared concerns regarding Sulky activity on public roads, Deputy McGrath’s private member’s bill, potential legal regulation and enforcement. Followed up with email.
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Whitmore (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Advancement of Animal Welfare
Methods: EmailMeeting
Details by Method
Email
Emails to arrange meeting and subsequent communications on legislation around dog breeding
Meeting
Met to discuss the regulation of Dog Breeding Establishments
