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Gallery Submission to ban fur farming.
Please send in a submission asking to ban fur farms in Ireland before the 31/12/2011.
The Dept of Agriculture are currently looking for submissions. Send it into the email address or by post to Animal Health and Welfare (Ref: Fur Farming Submissions), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, 4 Centre, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
The submission may be as basic as asking for a ban or as detailed as you wish.
Notice from the Dept of Agriculture:
“Fur Farming Review
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has established a Review Group in his Department to review all aspects of fur farming. The Terms of Reference are:
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Fur Farming, Timeline.
ALiberation have compiled a series of incidents that has happened in relation to the proposed ban of fur farming since the current government has come into office. Each incident raises serious question marks about the intentions of the decision makers.
May 2011:
The current government stated in relation to the Animal Health and Welfare Bill that the “purpose of the bill” was “to consolidate and update existing legislation in the areas of animal health and welfare, including the repeal of several extant statutes, the responsibility for the welfare of all animals within the Department and to ban fur farming”.
This statement is included at the “Bills in respect of which heads have been agreed and texts are being drafted” stage of the “Government Legislation Programme” This stage is also referred to as “Section B” [1].
June 2nd 2011:
Any questions about banning fur farms are now met with a vague statement about “fur farming is being examined in the context of the ongoing drafting of the Bill.”
This becomes the standard response to any queries about fur farms “It is my intention to publish the Animal Health & Welfare Bill this year. However, as the Deputy will be aware the Bill is a complex one and will require extensive work in conjunction with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to complete the required legal drafting. Once a complete draft is available I intend to publish the Bill. The issue of fur farming is being examined in the context of the ongoing drafting of the Bill“. [2].
Fur Farms, Press Release 20/12/2011.
U-Turn by Stealth?
Since the current government has taken office a series of incidents regarding the fur farm ban have occurred which the Ministers responsible have not explained despite requested to do so. Each incident casts a question mark over the intentions of this government.
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Spokesperson for the group, Jim Walsh said “Looking at the trend of events, the only conclusion we can draw is that there is an attempt to block the ban of fur farming. Basic questions are not being answered by the Minister about what has happened since he has come to office. Why have these questions gone unanswered?”
Jim Walsh further said “There is a trend of events that drives a wedge between the Fur Farming Ban and the Animal Health and Welfare Bill. First, the wording is dropped; Secondly Minister McEntee wants to give guarantees to the fur farmers in person; Thirdly, the incompatible dates of the submissions with the expected publication of the Bill; And Finally the lack of any answers about why all of these things have happened. |
Is this government about to perform a U-Turn and try to block the fur farming ban by stealth?”
He continued “Fur farming is a symptom of how we view other animals. Fur farming is a symptom of speciesism. Nobody needs to wear animal fur. The fur industry involves caging animals for their whole miserable existence until they are then killed for their skins.” Right now it’s legal to have fur farms in Ireland. What that incorrectly suggests is that the people of Ireland think it’s more important to have a fashion item than bother about the lives and pain of all these animals. But that’s not what the public thinks. We expect that elected public representatives will represent the public in this matter. Fur farming is an animal rights violation, it is cruel and the majority of people want it to stop. |
Vegan Christmas Bingo, Sunday 11th December 2011
Bingo, Vegan Food, Prizes, Board Games, Poker, Christmas decorations, great fireplace and of course absolutely great company. “Vegan Ireland” are hosting another great event. This time it’s “Christmas Bingo” and it will take place on Sunday December 11th at 6.30pm
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When:Sunday, 11th December Time: 6.30pm. Price: 5euros. Contact: Vegan Ireland, . Where: Central Hotel, 1 Exchequer St, Dublin 2 Map: maps.google.com The event will be hosted in the function room of the Central Hotel (first floor) and the night will kick off with an hour of Bingo and prizes for the winners before moving on to a delicious vegan snack and then winding down with board-games and poker (depending on your choice) or just relaxing and chatting with the bingo happy crowd. It is Christmas so wear a Christmas themed vegan item. So Elf it up or chill with a Snowman!!! Entrance fee will include a vegan snack and 1 Bingo Card per game. More bingo cards will be available for sale. Any money left over will go towards material for Vegan Ireland. |
 the numbers attending and can organize the catering accordingly. The event is open to everyone interested in veganism. For any specific dietary requirements, please contact us and we will try our very best to accommodate you. Start getting ready and spread the word for what will be the funniest and most coloured vegan Christmas event of the year!!!! Until then, 66….Clickety Click. |
Bunch of useful links:
www.veganireland.org | Vegan Ireland Facebook.
ALiberation Photoshoot, 29Nov 2011
ALiberation, held a creative and illustrative photo-shoot on 29/11/2011 to highlight the influence Minister McEntee has over Fine Gael and the Labour Party. Minister McEntee, get your directions straight. Ban fur factory farming today.
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A cross roads has been reached, where a road sign points one way for “Ban Irish Fur Farms”, “Save Animals” and “Public Opinion” and in the very opposite direction, the road sign points to “Fur Farms”, “Animal Cruelty” and “200,000 Animals Killed Yearly”. Minister McEntee is seen pointing and directing both political parties towards the latter and away from the a ban of fur farms which would save the lives of approximately 200,000 Minks, Red Foxes and Arctic Foxes each year. See pictures of the event here.
Contact politicians today and ask them to ensure that fur farms are banned in the upcoming Animal Health and Welfare Bill and that no further obstructing occurs. See here for contact details: Action Alert. |
 A ban on fur farming in Ireland has never been closer but worryingly also it may never have been further away. The decision rests with the current coalition government parties of Fine Gael and Labour. Both parties have voted to ban fur farming in the past. Any other decision now can only be described as a U-Turn. |
Movie Event: Sharkwater, 10 December 2011
ALiberation together with Sea Shepherd Ireland invite you to the screening of a great movie “Sharkwater”! The screening will be followed by a talk with John Flynn who will be just back from Ghana with first hand knowledge of the shark fin trade in the country.
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Movie Event: “Sharkwater”. When: Saturday 10th December 2011. Time: 7pm. Price: Free Contact: ALiberation, , 0863203643 Where: The Happy Pear, Church Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow. Map: maps.google.com “Sharkwater” takes you into the most shark rich waters of the world, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world’s shark populations in the marine reserves of Cocos Island, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. In an effort to protect sharks, Stewart teams up with renegade conservationist Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Their unbelievable adventure together starts with a battle between the Sea Shepherd and shark poachers in Guatemala, resulting in pirate boat rammings, gunboat chases, mafia espionage, corrupt court systems and attempted murder charges, |
 forcing them to flee for their lives. Through it all, Stewart discovers these magnificent creatures have gone from predator to prey, and how despite surviving the earth’s history of mass extinctions, they could easily be wiped out within a few years due to human greed. Sea Shepherd and ALiberation will have a stand with information and some merchandise. |
Bunch of useful links:
www.aliberation.org | www.seashepherd.org | www.thehappypear.ie
Ban Irish Fur Farms - Action Alert, Part 2
Please send an email to all TDs and Ministers asking that they ensure that fur farming is banned in Ireland in the upcoming Animal Health and Welfare Bill. See Press Release here.
Please cc into your emails and forward responses from the politicians to also.
Sample Letter.
YOUR ADDRESS
Dear TD/Minister/Senator,
It has come to my attention that Minister of State Shane McEntee and possibly the Department of Agriculture is attempting to block a ban on fur farming.
Recently Minister McEntee told the Seanad that “It is crucial that we have that meeting and that the fur farmers get the guarantees they are looking for”
Fur farming is expected to become banned in the upcoming Animal Health and Welfare Bill. What guarantees is the Minister giving the fur farmers?
I am very concerned about this. Please ensure that a ban on fur farming is included in the upcoming Animal Health and Welfare Bill.
Yours Sincerely,
NAME
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Irish Fur Farms, Press Release, 18 November 2011
Press Release | 18 November 2011.
From: ALiberation.
Contact: Jim Walsh.
Ph: 086 3203643.
Email:
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Minister of State Shane McEntee appears to be trying again to make life worse for animals in Ireland. The question is will government coalition partners Fine Gael and the Labour Party go along with him.
Minister McEntee, who states that he is “currently in the process of having a new Animal Health and Welfare Bill drafted” [1], has a huge influence over whether or not fur farming will be banned in Ireland. The Minister told the Seanad recently that “It is crucial that we have that meeting and that the fur farmers get the guarantees they are looking for” [1]. What guarantees is Minister McEntee giving fur farmers? In the same speech 3 weeks ago, Minister McEntee stated that “The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has established a group within my Department to review all aspects of fur farming and I expect this review to be completed shortly.” [1] Yet a notice from the Department of Agriculture titled “Fur Farming Review” appeared in newspapers yesterday looking for submissions |
 from the public with “a closing date for receipt of submissions of 31st December 2011.” [7] How can both things be said and still have the Minister remain credible? Has he already made up his mind to block the ban on fur farming in Ireland? Minister McEntee has become known for obstructing Animal Welfare legislation and for his close ties with lobby groups who are anti-animal. Liam Cahill is the leader of the mis-named hunting lobby group RISE! (Rural Ireland Says Enough!) but is also currently working for Minister McEntee in the Department of Agriculture.[2] The Minister is also reported to have a RISE! sticker on the back of his chauffer driven state car. [3] |
Cork Vegan Day Event
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Cork Vegans are throwing a Potluck Party for World Vegan Day in the Ovens Tavern on November 1st. All are invited - Bring your friends. Guests are requested to bring a (hot or cold) vegan dish (starter, side, main or dessert) Where: Ovens Tavern, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. |
 Contact: Cork Vegans. Email: . |
Galway World Vegan Day event
World Vegan Day Galway Celebration will be in the Bierhaus pub, Henry St.,Galway, on Nov 1st at 8 pm.
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Amazing selection of European and Galway vegan friendly beers. Vegan Info, Music, Vegan Soc Video “Making the connection”, talk by Expert VEGANIC gardiner.
It will be a POT LUCK event, so please bring a simple vegan dish. See post below. Please come along and make it even bigger than last year. Invite your fb friends along. Please indicate that you wish to attend. Where: Bierhaus pub, Henry St.,Galway. |
 Time: 8pm. When: Tuesday, 1st November. Contact: Mike O Halloran. Email: limerick.vegan(at)yahoo.ie. Phone:087-959 2563. |
Vegan Ireland event for Vegan World Day
When is World Vegan Day? Who was the second man on the moon? These and other questions may be asked at Vegan Ireland’s Fun Hat Table Quiz on Nov 1st.
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Fun Hat? Well it is Halloween, so dress up in a hat (or more) of your choice. The hat or headpiece can be bought or made but must be vegan. If you wear the best hat or win the table quiz, you will win a prize.
Platters of vegan food will be served by Cafe en Seine and this is included in the entrance fee. Any money left over will go towards material for Vegan Ireland. Please do RSVP so we have an idea of the numbers attending. Where: Cafe En Seine, 39 Dawson St, Dublin 2 |
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Vegan Cooking Classes, October 2011
Vegan Meanin’ Food! will give classes on vegan cooking for 4 weeks for each Saturday from the 8th October (8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th).
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Where: SeomraSproai, 10 Belvidere Court, Dublin 1 (see the map
Time: 11am-1pm. When: Starting Sat 8th October for each Saturday till 29th of October (4 classes). Price: Suggested cost is €10 (€7 with concession) per class. Contact: Pears, , 08575296088. Website: www.seomraspraoi.org |
Each 2 hour class will show how to cook affordable easy animal free recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
The classes will explain the basic nutritional needs for a vegan diet, reasons for veganism, sourcing vegan food and will explore the myths and facts. |
