Charity suspends workers at dog shelter

Two ISPCA staff members have been suspended after 10 dogs at one of its shelters were left without any food or water over the August bank holiday weekend.

The dogs were discovered after a member of the public contacted gardaí expressing concern about the welfare of the animals at an ISPCA-run shelter in Roscommon.

It was brought to the attention of the animal charity on August 5 and a preliminary inquiry was launched. Two staff members have been suspended pending the result of a full inquiry.