Too many puppies are still being born into fear, neglect and cruelty because of weak regulation.
Terrified mother dogs are producing pups with lifelong health and behavioural issues.
Animal welfare can never come second to profit, and real reform is urgently needed.
Our Dog Welfare Bill is being voted on in the Dáil today.
There is still some time to contact your TDs to get them to support this vital legislation.
You can save the lives of a breeding dog and her pups.
Over half a million adults are trapped in the family home - a generation locked out by failed housing plans.
Hidden homelessness is being ignored while people are being told to adapt instead of being housed.
This is not a communications problem.
It is a housing policy failure.
Every year @DogsTrust_IE see the victims of puppy farms. Our current laws are not strong enough
Mams and pups arrive sick frightened and traumatised, born without proper care or socialisation.
This is why the Dog Welfare Bill must pass.
Stronger laws can prevent this harm.
Positive stories of migration and integration deserve to be heard.
Ireland has a long history of emigration and solidarity but a dangerous narrative is being allowed to take hold.
We need leadership that challenges hate and supports migrant communities.
We are one of the richest countries. Yet children are growing up in cold mouldy homes.
Families with empty cupboards and no heat across this State. This is the reality behind the headlines.
Poverty at this level is a political choice. It can and must be changed.
Breeding dogs come into shelters terrified, never knowing love, only fear, used as tools on puppy farms.
They are psychologically and physically damaged from overbreeding, neglect and abuse.
This is why the Dog Welfare Bill must pass.
These dogs cannot wait any longer.
Disabled people were promised support but instead they lost over €1,400 this year.
Nearly 40% live in enforced deprivation while services are stretched and waiting lists are endless.
We need an emergency winter payment now.
Disabled people cannot be left behind again.
Not sure what to make of the European elections this Friday?
Tune into Prime Time on RTÉ One or the online player at 9:35pm today and watch Sinéad go head-to-head with 7 of the 24 candidates.
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If you need to clear a blockage - use drain cleaning solution from Aldi (best one and more effective than caustic soda). Leave for x2 rec. length.
Removal issues - use players or wire hanger.