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Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: ...from what we are doing here, this should really have been highlighted more on a county-by-county basis. Again, one of the most destructive things we have seen down through the years is the bloody damage that dogs, even the nicest of pets, can do if they get loose around sheep. That is such a heartbreaking scenario for farmers, and for children in particular. I recall one incident down...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: ...a very good job. They are only doing it there to accommodate the schools and are barely breaking even with it. I want to welcome the recent announcement by the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, on dog control and the new measures to the effect that there will be an extra 40 dog wardens and a doubling of the fines. This is quick action by a Minister who sees a difficulty. We have had a lot...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...them to go up to the field not far from the house to see if the sheep were okay. His sons called him back crying uncontrollably because they discovered that 50 of the sheep had been killed by marauding dogs. Senator Boylan has a Bill relating to dogs on the Order Paper. There was another attack in Kildare. This happens every single year. It must be stopped, both for reasons of animal...

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...with other Government Departments to put in place regulations for the ownership, sale and supply of exotic pets. The Minister is working on legislation aimed at further clamping down on those who dock or crop dogs' ears, which is another terrible practice. The Minister has reiterated his continued commitment to upholding high standards of animal welfare in the transport of live animals....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...in Kildare: The incident in Kildare happened at around 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday night when the three-man gang broke into the homeowner’s shed. He was alerted to the break-in by the sound of his dog barking and was attacked when he confronted them. It’s understood his wife locked herself into their home for her safety and alerted emergency services. The Garda is saying that...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Eugene Murphy: ...of its overall programme. There are many other issues I could mention. The people of Ireland, and the people of rural Ireland, love their animals. I was brought up on a farm with a love of animals, of cattle, sheep and one's dog or horse. Who would have a horse on their land? All small farmers from humble backgrounds had. I think that Irish people are the same today. I am totally in...