An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-08
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Chris Andrews (SF), Labour Panel

There is plenty of evidence that there is no transparency or accountability in the greyhound racing industry. The Committee of Public Accounts is already investigating some of the issues related to greyhound racing.
On another issue, Leader, the charred remains of a dog were found in Ballymun last week.
This dog was so badly damaged it was nearly impossible to identify it. Animal welfare officers described it as one of the most distressing cases they had ever encountered. NSPCA animal rescue made the grim discovery on Thursday and said in a social media post that inspectors did everything possible to identify the animal, including scanning for a microchip. Tragically, the remains were so badly damaged that identification was not possible. The NSPCA added that what appeared to be a stick or pole was lodged in the dog's body. This is one of the most distressing cases NSPCA inspectors have encountered. No animal should ever suffer or be treated in this way. The NSPCA's post has been widely shared and commented on, with people outraged and amplifying the charity's call for information. It is very important that the Garda investigates this serious animal cruelty properly and issues a public update. It is really important that some information is given to the public. So far there has been no statement from the Garda and no arrests. It is very important that someone is held accountable for this. It is another example of failure of animal welfare in this country. I would be more than happy to see the Ministers for agriculture and justice come to the House to debate and discuss animal welfare across the board.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-08