THE ISPCA was delighted to recently welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to their Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre (pictured right) to see first-hand the incredible work being carried out at the centre, caring for the many vulnerable animals rescued from some of the most appalling situations.

ISPCA CEO, Dr Andrew Kelly, said: “The ISPCA welcomes the increase in funding for 2021 and thanks Minister Charlie McConalogue and his Department for their commitment in improving animal welfare. Without financial support, the ISPCA would not be able to continue its vital work caring for Ireland’s most cruelly treated, neglected and abused animals. The ISPCA will continue to work with the Minister and his officials to ensure that animal welfare standards are as strong as possible and that the Animal Health and Welfare Act is robustly enforced. We will also work with the Minister and his officials to ensure that the animal welfare commitments included in the Programme for Government are delivered during the course of this government.”