AQW 38808/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 38168/22-27, to detail (i) any engagement he has had with the Minister of Justice regarding the introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs; and (ii) any actions he is taking to introduce an aggravated … Continue reading AQW 38808/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

AQW 38168/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any engagement she has had with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, regarding the introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs, within the forthcoming Sentencing Bill. Minister of Justice: Legislation regarding the welfare of animals is the … Continue reading AQW 38168/22-27 – Introduction of an aggravated offence for attacks on assistance dogs

McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the AERA Minister and his department must respond urgently to the discovery of bluetongue in the North. He was speaking after two confirmed cases in Co Down. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “We know the harmful impact that bluetongue can have on livestock and how easily … Continue reading McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response

McGlone meets with Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group to discuss ‘paws and policies’

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone met with representatives from the Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) at a recent ‘paws and policies’ event in Stormont to discuss strengthening animal welfare legislation in Northern Ireland. NICAWG is the leading companion animal welfare group in Northern Ireland which was established in 2019 and consists of … Continue reading McGlone meets with Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group to discuss ‘paws and policies’

McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

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SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said that an all-island animal cruelty register is the only way to keep animals out of the hands of abusers. He was speaking during an Assembly motion on creating a register on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said the call should be widened out to an all-island basis. Mid Ulster … Continue reading McGlone: All-island register only way to protect animals

AQW 5733/22-27 – All-island animal cruelty register

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what plans there are for an all-island animal cruelty register. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: An all-Ireland register of animal welfare offenders can only be created if such a register was considered feasible in both jurisdictions. No register … Continue reading AQW 5733/22-27 – All-island animal cruelty register

McGlone Shocked at Sickening Case of Animal Cruelty

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster Patsy McGlone has said people are shocked at the sickening case of animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead at the weekend in a lake near Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The USPCA have said that the two German Shepherd dogs were tied together and weighed down with a dumbbell. The … Continue reading McGlone Shocked at Sickening Case of Animal Cruelty

AQW 2226/22-27 – Register of banned animal cruelty offenders

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what date the decision was taken to stop the development of a register of banned animal cruelty offenders; and to detail the reasons behind the decision. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Department of Justice holds the information … Continue reading AQW 2226/22-27 – Register of banned animal cruelty offenders