Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft

Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition. I am awaiting an update from the House of Oireachtas, hopefully this week. I am also watching closely who will be elected the next Minister of Justice. I will keep campaigning to get laws changed in Ireland.
Currently the theft of a pet is still treated by the law as the very same as stealing a deck chair. The theft of a pet can have a devastating effect on its owners and their family.
This should be reflected in the sanction given out for such a theft.
Dogs and other companion pets are still being stolen daily in Ireland.
The theft of a pet needs its own classification and adequate punishment.
Pet theft is a LOW RISK/ HIGH REWARD CRIME.

On 11/7/24 - My Petition was read & considered after engagement with the Ombudsman & Information Commissioner & representatives from his office.

During these meetings, the Committee agreed that: 
- The correspondence from the Department of Justice be forwarded to the petitioner for comment within 14 days.
- To write to the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to see where the legislation is presently.

Update 25/7/24 - I replied to correspondence from General Secretary Department of Justice and forwarded to Public Petitions Committee.

Update 2/8/24 - Reply from Joint Committee on Public Petitions to inform me the above will be brought to the attention of the Committee at its next private meeting on Wednesday 18 September 2024.
Link to transcript and recording - Debate of the 11 July meeting via the Oireachtas website -

https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_public_petitions_and_the_ombudsmen/2024-07-11/

Thank you to Everyone who has signed, shared and supported the Online campaign.

My Petition being read today. It's so important that these Animals and their families have a voice.
Petition Number P00049/24 “Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft”
The petition was considered after the engagement with the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner and representatives from his office.

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Petition Number P00049/24 “Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft

https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-tv/cr4-live/

Some Positive news and movement on the Campaign.

I submitted the Petition to the House of Oireachtas.

The petition will be discussed in public session at the Committee meeting tomorrow
(Thursday 11 July 2024) which is due to commence at 1.30 p.m.

The petition will be considered after the engagement with the Ombudsman
and Information Commissioner and representatives from his office.

You will be able to view the meeting live online via the Oireachtas website.
On behalf of the myself and the campaign,

This wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you!

For Anyone outside Republic of Ireland who would like to sign please select option in Constituency box - “Not in Ireland” thank you
Thank you.

I was interviewed on a panel discussion on Newstalk Lunchtime Live 30/5/24. Listen back -https://www.newstalk.com/news/dogs-are-not-objects-calls-for-pet-theft-to-become-standalone-offence-1730385

We have passed the 4000 mark. Thank you Everyone for your Support.

My interview for radio 18/5/24 - https://www.kfmradio.com/news/localnews/mind-your-dogs-surge-in-stolen-to-order-thefts-alarms-locals/

We have passed the 2000 mark. Let’s keep this going. Thank you Everyone for signing.

For Anyone outside Republic of Ireland who would like to sign please select option in Constituency box - “Not in Ireland”
Thank you.

Thank you Everyone that has signed. We have reach over the 1000 mark. Let’s keep this going.

Thank you we’ve passed 500 signatures. Please continue to share among family and friends.