PLEASE BE A VOICE FOR ANIMALS
Ahead of the general election on November 29th, your local candidates will be out and about in your area trying to get your vote. Please consider taking the opportunity to ask them about their position on animal welfare.
When voting, two outstanding people to consider are:
Paul Murphy is the People Before Profit's spokesperson on animal rights. In September, he introduced a Bill to prohibit Botox testing on animals. The IAVS has been campaigning to end this vicious test for many years. He has also put forward bills to ban hare coursing and for animal sentience to be legally recognised in Ireland. He is currently working on a bill targeting the cruelty of the pig industry.
Paul Murphy
People Before Profit - Dublin South West
Gerben Uunk is a tireless campaigner for all aspects of animal rights/welfare. As part of a 10-point election manifesto, Gerben has called for an end to all bloodsports including greyhound and horse racing, hare coursing, foxhunting and sulky racing. He has also proposed legislation to end puppy farming.
You can support Gerben on his Go Fund Me page here.
Gerben Uunk
Party for Animal Welfare - Limerick CountyParties which have dedicated Animal Welfare policies include:
Sentient Rights Ireland: Manifesto
Green Party: Animal Welfare
Social Democrats: Animal Welfare Policy
People Before Profit: Animal Welfare Policy
Party for Animal Welfare: Policies
(Molly Candon - Sligo-Leitrim & Carolyn Fahy - Meath East)