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# Animal Rights

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# Japan
Annual Japanese dolphin hunt documented in 'The Cove' begins amid US criticism
The hunt in the fishing village of Taiji in western Japan has come under international criticism and was the subject of the Academy Award-winning film “The Cove”.
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Jan 20th 2014, 2:10 PM
Voices
Video column: Is there a viable solution to ivory poaching?
There were approximately 10 million elephants in Africa at the turn of the 20th century. Today, thanks to widespread poaching, that number has dropped to 500,000.
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Jan 20th 2014, 12:45 PM
Voices
Aaron McKenna: We’re a nation of mass dog murderers
About 5,500 dogs are euthanised in Ireland every year – most are perfectly healthy. The only reason they have to die is because otherwise ordinary people are happy to turn a blind eye to the appalling consequences of their actions.
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Jan 18th 2014, 8:00 AM
# Animal Welfare
Bereaved pet owners "should be entitled to compassionate leave"
Figures from the UK suggest bereaved pet owners cost the economy £1 billion and a call for compulsory leave is being made here.
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Jan 15th 2014, 6:45 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should TV programmes be allowed to show the slaughter of farm animals?
Tonight’s Ear to the Ground programme will show its presenter killing a turkey. An animal rights group has called for the scene to be removed. Do you agree?
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Dec 19th 2013, 9:41 AM
# Aran
Cross animals off your list of gifts this Christmas, says animal rights group
ARAN have launched a new campaign, supported by Senator David Norris.
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Dec 4th 2013, 7:30 AM
# China
"Friends not Food": Chinese diners urged to reject cat and dog dishes
As pet-ownership grows among China’s expanding middle-class, an animal rights group is urging people to re-evaluate the practice of eating the animals.
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Nov 23rd 2013, 7:45 AM
# Love/Hate
Animal rights charity calls for Love/Hate boycott after cat shooting scene
A scene that showed a cat being shot set tongues wagging on social media, but one animal rights group is not happy with Nidge and the lads.
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Oct 7th 2013, 3:32 PM
# Hare coursing
Animal rights activists unhappy as Department issues licences for hare coursing
Around 90 hare coursing meetings will be held in Ireland in the coming months, with each event using around 100 hares.
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Aug 25th 2013, 7:30 AM
# a bit chilli
Rosanna Davison goes naked in a bath of chilli peppers
Ouch.
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Aug 15th 2013, 9:59 AM
# Bristol
Zookeeper suspended for allegedly punching seal
The fur seal has been examined since and is said to be doing fine.
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Aug 7th 2013, 2:20 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should we ban fur farming in Ireland?
Simon Coveney told us this week that although he doesn’t like the industry, he believes regulating it is the way to go. But do you think fur farms should be closed down?
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Jul 20th 2013, 9:44 AM
# Animal Rights
Six cases of horse cruelty seen by DSPCA this week
All six horses had died or had to be humanely destroyed because of starvation and neglect.
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Apr 11th 2013, 5:48 PM
# Crufts 2013
Scruffts: Mongrels to get their time in the spotlight
Despite the inclusion of cross-breeds, there are still “serious concerns” about the competition.
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Mar 8th 2013, 6:50 AM
# Animal Cruelty
Lurcher puppy has throat slashed in brutal attack
The puppy, named Taylor by his rescuers, is recovering after a two hour surgery to reconstruct his neck.
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Jan 5th 2013, 3:54 PM
# Au Revoir
Save the elephants or I'll move to Russia, Brigitte Bardot tells France.
The French actress says she will follow Gerard Depardieu’s lead and move to Russia unless two elephants under threat of being put down are granted a reprieve.
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Jan 4th 2013, 2:08 PM
# Animal Welfare
Minister Coveney to meet with Agriculture Committee over animal welfare bill
Andrew Doyle TD welcomes the chance to discuss the Bill – saying that animal health, animal welfare and farm profitability are interlinked and “of equal importance”.
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Nov 7th 2012, 10:00 PM
# Greyhounds
Decline in greyhound racing entries due to kennel cough
However the Irish Greyhound Board said the issue is temporary and all recently advertised sweepstakes still have the required number of entries to go ahead.
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Aug 28th 2012, 5:42 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know this morning…
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Aug 26th 2012, 8:54 AM
# Animal Rights
Animal rights group to march in Dublin
ARAN is calling on the government to introduce tougher sentences and fines for animal abuse and cruelty.
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Aug 26th 2012, 7:30 AM
# veganism
Vegan society attacks Mattie McGrath for 'cannibalism' comments
The independent Tipp TD is in the firing line after asking whether animal rights wanted meat-eaters to become cannibals.
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Jul 23rd 2012, 9:08 PM
# Badgers
Three in court over badger baiting
The bloodsport is illegal in the UK and Ireland, but what is it? And who does it?
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Apr 30th 2012, 1:01 PM
# Fur
Anjelica Huston calls on Minister Simon Coveney to ban fur farming in Ireland
The award-winning actress, who spent much of her childhood in Ireland, has appealed to the Government to honour its commitment to ban fur farming in the upcoming Animal Health and Welfare Bill.
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Apr 25th 2012, 7:05 PM
# jailbird celebs
6 political activist celebrities (other than George Clooney)
These temporary jailbirds put their star power behind issues from the Vietnam War to nuclear power.
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Mar 22nd 2012, 11:26 PM
# PETA
PETA under fire over controversial vegan ad
The animal rights organisation has been accused of promoting violence against women in the latest of its controversial ad campaigns.
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Feb 16th 2012, 5:02 PM
# Coursing
Opposition TDs propose laws to ban hare coursing
Clare Daly and Maureen O’Sullivan will introduce a Bill later this year to address animal cruelty in sports and other rights issues.
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Jan 30th 2012, 11:47 AM
# Romania
Romanian lawmakers vote to euthanise stray dogs
Bucharest alone is home to an estimated 50,000 stray dogs.
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Nov 22nd 2011, 2:50 PM
# Bullfighting
Catalonia marks final day of bullfighting ahead of ban
A ban on Spain’s traditional bullfights takes effect in the north-eastern region on 1 January 2012.
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Sep 25th 2011, 1:15 PM
Voices
Column: PETA uses shock tactics? Of course we do. We have to.
Animal rights group PETA are to launch an .xxx website that will juxtapose pornographic sexual images with pics of animal cruelty. PETA’s manager explains that they have to be provocative to get their arguments noticed.
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Sep 24th 2011, 6:00 PM
# Peta porn
PETA to launch pornography website
The animal rights group is to launch a pornography website – saying it will mix adult content with graphic images of animal abuse in a bid to raise awareness about animal rights.
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Sep 20th 2011, 5:11 PM
# Whaling
Japan intends to continue Antarctic whaling
The anti-whaling group Sea Shepard has thwarted Japan’s efforts to hunt whales already this year.
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Jul 13th 2011, 10:23 AM
# Animal Yarn
Unlabelled fur garments face EU clampdown
Shoppers with allergies or objections to fur will be protected by new rules to make sure clothes with animal trimmings are clearly marked.
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May 11th 2011, 9:18 PM
# Japan
Japan wants international action against anti-whaling group
Activists disrupted the Asian country’s annual whale hunt in the Antarctic.
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# Japan
Japan temporarily halts Antarctic whaling
Government fishing agency considering calling off this year’s whale cull completely, after pressure from anti-whaling demonstrators.
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Feb 16th 2011, 3:30 PM
# Animal Cruelty
Parasailing donkey dies from heart attack
Donkey which drew attention from animal rights activists around the world has died as a result of the trauma she experienced during promotional stunt, according to vet.
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Feb 5th 2011, 12:18 PM
# Live Animals
Toy shop cancels live penguin and reindeer shows
Famous toy shop Hamleys has cancelled live reindeer and penguins shows planned for its central London store after a public backlash.
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