02/09/2026
đ¶ Social Democrats TD, Jennifer Whitmore, will be bringing her âDog Welfare (Amendment) Billâ to the DĂĄil in the coming months, so we are asking you to write to your TDs and ask them to support the bill! Although not an outright ban, it would be a huge step in the right direction.
đ You can use a template and list of email addresses from the Social Democratsâ website here: https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/campaigns/dog-welfare-bill/ And we have an edited version below. Please take action today!
đ§ âDear TD,
I am writing to ask you to vote in favour of Deputy Jennifer Whitmoreâs Dog Welfare (Amendment) Bill when it comes back to the DĂĄil for a vote.
Ireland has for far too long been seen as the puppy farm capital of Europe. While the Minister for Agricultureâs recent proposals to amend the Dog Breeding Establishments Act may improve certain standards, there is still no limit on the number of breeding dogs that can be kept in a single licensed Dog Breeding Establishment.
Ultimately, a complete ban on puppy farming is needed, but Deputy Whitmoreâs bill would at least strengthen regulations and introduce a cap on the number of dogs permitted in a Dog Breeding Establishment. This is a crucial reform and it is the only way to move Ireland away from industrial-scale breeding and towards an 'adopt, don't shop' mindset which other, more progressive countries are much further along on.
In conclusion, I am asking you to vote in favour of the Dog Welfare (Amendment) Bill when it comes back to the Oireachtas for a vote. This legislation is an opportunity to really improve current legislation for dogs and puppies and to send a clear message that animal welfare must come first.
I would appreciate hearing your views on this matter and whether you intend to support the Bill.
Kind regards,
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