Animal Welfare Bill is long overdue

I fully support John Fitzgerald’s letter (May 4) and his abhorrence of the barbaric activities of cock fighting and badger baiting.

Such acts should not be tolerated by any civilised society.

The Animal Welfare Bill is long overdue. Almost a century has passed since any legalisation has been introduced to protect the animals. While this bill is greatly welcomed by animal lovers, its effectiveness will be measured on if, and how, it is enforced.