Clare County Council accused of ‘intimidation’ over future of Cliffs of Moher walking trail
Attempts to compulsorily purchase land from local farmers for trail will be resisted, says IFA
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Heather Humphreys waited a year to settle Charities Regulator conflict of interest
Then minister was told in January 2024 that regulator had concern about dual board roles, files show
XL Bully case taken by animal welfare charities can be settled, High Court told
Case could be struck out after State agrees to amend regulations, counsel says
Higher fines for dog owners were needed to send a ‘strong message to take responsibility’ – officials
Proposed legislation will consider more breeds for restricted list, Minister told in briefing
Cliffs of Moher trail could remain closed if deal not reached with landowners to make path safe
Key obstacle to agreement is lack of clear vision for long-term future of trail
More than 1,400 owners of XL Bully dogs applied for ownerships certs before ban deadline
Total does not include applications made to Mayo, Laois and Carlow county councils
High Court pauses wardens’ power to seize or euthanise XL bully dogs
Animal welfare organisations argue regulations do not include review procedure and misidentified dogs could be killed
Ireland joins global row-back on working-from-home arrangements
The last government introduced legislation on remote and flexible working, but attempts are under way to get staff into the office
Almost €600,000 spent on dangerous dogs advertising this year
Spend comes amid increase in dog attacks and growing concerns about proliferation of dangerous dog breeds such as XL bully crossbreed
XL bully dogs facing being put down given reprieve until next year
Ban on rehoming would have forced shelters to euthanise dogs still in their care next week
Q&A: the ban on XL bully dogs - why is it happening and what will it mean for dog owners?
Government is bringing in ban as a direct response to a number of horrific attacks on people in recent years
Should XL bullies and other dangerous dogs be banned?
As fatal dog attack on Nicole Morey in Limerick sees call for ban, experts are urging a focus on training, policing and enforcement
Pathway to top of Croagh Patrick almost complete after more than three years of work
Thousands of tonnes of rock and soil moved by hand to make mountain safe and faster to climb
Veterinary bills bite pandemic pet owners who forego insurance
One of those new dog owners was Dublin-based Sandra Green, who adopted a retired greyhound called Otto, from a charity
New dog control measures include trebling of fines to €300
Heather Humphreys says people who do not comply with rules should be punished
Young people outline huge difficulty in returning to rural homes to live and work
National Rural Youth Assembly hears from young people from Inishbofin and Clare Island who fear losing touch with their families and communities
Number of dogs being put to sleep in Irish pounds doubles over 12 months
There was a 95% increase in stray dogs entering pounds in 2022, according to Government statistics
Students from 13 rural schools showcase their digital skills at Microsoft Dream Space
Schools from Longford, Tipperary and Kildare take part in inaugural event, with projects addressing sustainability challenges
Charities’ services at risk due to staffing crisis linked to funding shortfalls from Government
Wage cuts imposed after the economic crash over a decade ago - and reversed elsewhere - remain in place for hundreds of charities, the National Charity Summit heard
€50m fund will ‘reward’ communities that take in Ukrainian refugees - Minister
Heather Humphreys also played down suggestions of tensions within the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael/Green Party coalition
Hundreds of local community initiatives to receive €12.5m funding in new Government scheme
Community centres, parish halls, GAA clubhouses, Men’s Sheds, youth halls and more to benefit from grants
‘The air smells of fresh ocean and sweet grass’: Remote working provides a new lease of life for Ireland’s offshore islands
Depopulation trend reverses as remote working offers fresh opportunities for communities on the edge
More than 100 vacant buildings and sites in OPW portfolio
Some 47 of the vacant properties are Garda stations and residences
How a trawl of Government departments’ property portfolios for housing fell far short of expectations
Each department replied following a review of vacant properties under their remit
When pets attack: ‘I never dreamed dogs could do such destruction’
Farmers are calling for more action to control dogs after several grisly mauling incidents
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