Animal welfare legislation welcomed

Denise Hall talks to a veterinary nurse in Co Cork about new laws on cruelty

Thu, 22 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
Denise Hall

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has announced the first major shake-up in animal welfare legislation in Ireland since 1911.

For the first time, judges will be able to imprison someone for acts of cruelty, and disqualify them from owning animals.

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