Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Animal Health and Welfare Act

  • 21-02-2014 7:42pm
    #1
    mosi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know what the status on this is?
    According to the President's website, it was signed in May 2013
    http://www.president.ie/acts-signed-by-president-higgins-2/

    However, it apparently was not in force as recently as last autumn due to the docking debate...so, has it come into force yet or is it still being delayed?


Comments

  • #2
    DBB
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,770 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    It has not had the commencement order signed yet, as you say due to the debate on docking. As I understand it, the legislation was to be slightly re-drafted to clarify the position... not entirely sure exactly what the amendments will be but I do know that the pro-docking lobby did not get their way. I'm assuming that's what's causing the delay.


  • #3
    mosi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭mosi


    It's finally in force! Let's hope proper enforcement will apply. It will also be interesting to see how different aspects of it will be interpreted as some of the language is quite vague.

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0307/600705-animal-welfare/

    http://www.thejournal.ie/new-bill-passed-to-protect-animals-1349046-Mar2014/


  • #4
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    Am i being really thick here or what. I can't see anything that specifies what it is they will be protecting. It seems rather vague.

    As in, say for instance my neighbour has a dog tethered all day everyday, does it finally mean that a dog warden has greater powers to remove the dog?


  • #5
    Riskymove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,894 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    Mince Pie wrote: »
    Am i being really thick here or what. I can't see anything that specifies what it is they will be protecting. It seems rather vague.

    As in, say for instance my neighbour has a dog tethered all day everyday, does it finally mean that a dog warden has greater powers to remove the dog?

    yes, an authorised officer can take whatever steps deemed necessary


  • #6
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    Riskymove wrote: »
    yes, an authorised officer can take whatever steps deemed necessary

    Oh well, great news then! :)


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    cocobubbles
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭cocobubbles


    Delighted this is FINALLY happening!! :D is the full legislation available online anywhere? I'd love to have a read!


  • #8
    mosi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭mosi


    cocobubbles wrote: »
    Delighted this is FINALLY happening!! :D is the full legislation available online anywhere? I'd love to have a read!

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2013/en.act.2013.0015.pdf


Advertisement