Successful Campaigns

Thanks to thousands of Uplift members, Minister McConalogue has shut down the Shannonside Foods horse slaughterhouse. But we know it is not enough and we can’t rest, while more animals are still being horribly abused. We are going to get to the truth about what’s really going on! We'll commission an in-depth investigation into why there are so many animal welfare problems in Ireland. Will you help make this project a success by chipping in to reach the €4,000 needed to get going? https://tinyurl.com/yw4d4m48

Basking shark has been given the status of a ‘protected wild animal’ under the Wildlife Act.

Good news! Tánaiste Simon Harris has promised that the ESB won't be allowed to gouge customers to cover storm damages. This is an incredible win – and it would never have happened without the 4,000 of us who signed this petition.

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/08/28/number-of-russian-diplomats-at-dublin-embassy-campus-shrinks-to-five/

Good news! Carry Out, alongside other major retailers in Ireland, have decided to stop carrying Conor McGregor's drinks brands following a huge public backlash. This goes to show that people power works. Thanks to everyone who signed the petition and spoke out on this issue.

06/06/2024 Great news! Due to the pressure you put them under, Minister Andrew Muir has agreed to increase fines for agricultural pollution! We'll have to keep an eye on Minister Muir to make sure he implements this change, but this is a big win and you helped play a part in it. And we know how important this win is in our fight to save Lough Neagh and keep our waters safe and clean. This is what our community is all about - showing up and never giving up. This wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you! More here: https://www.derrynow.com/news/northern-ireland/1521202/farmers-set-for-heavier-penalties-for-environmental-breaches-says-minister.html

Incredible news! Our campaign was successful, and this government is now promising to ban disposable vapes. This is an amazing victory, and it just goes to show how people power works.

We won! There will be buses running the routes and no gap in service between the companies switching.

People power forced a U turn!! AIB has reserved their plan to make branches cashless.