Irish Greyhound Board to investigate after 12 dogs found in cramped cages at Dublin Port

DSPCA CEO Brian Gillen said: "This seizure flies in the face of the illusion being created by IGB that animal welfare is being taken seriously."

The Irish Greyhound Board says it has launched an investigation after 12 dogs were found in cramped conditions at Dublin Port at the weekend.

The animals, who are now in the care of the DSPCA, were discovered in cages on top of each other with no food or water. They were rescued by customs officers.