Ireland’s supervets: ‘As pets become part of the family, people want more for them’
Ireland’s pet population is growing, and with it the complexity – and cost – of veterinary care
Bobby Storey: The IRA's planner and enforcer who stayed in the shadows
Republican masterminded robberies before playing key role in Sinn Féin’s road to peace
A dozen greyhounds found in cramped cages at Dublin Port
Customs and DSPCA are investigating the discovery made at the weekend
Five puppies among 10 dogs seized at Dublin Port by customs officers
Two men travelling on ferry from Holyhead did not have pet passports for animals
Public consultation opens for dog breeding guidelines
DSPCA chief warns of ‘deceit and fraud’ in puppy farm sector
‘People are getting rid of dogs before Christmas’
DSPCA urges people to foster a pet over the festive season and the new year
Q&A: What caused the Stormont crisis and can it be resolved?
The latest round of cross-party talks at Stormont follows months of tension in the North
Unionists dismiss Sinn Féin assurances that IRA stood down
Negotiations to rescue Stormont begin against expected level of recrimination
Bobby Storey: The IRA is ‘stood down’ and has left stage
Martin McGuinness asks whether ‘agents’ hostile to Sinn Féin were involved in murder
Peter Robinson to step aside as NI First Minister
Colleague Arlene Foster to step into top role for period - all other DUP Ministers to resign
Attempt to rescue Stormont in wake of Robinson exit
NI Secretary to invite five main parties to Stormont on Monday to explore options
Ghosts of past crisis hover over last-ditch Stormont talks
Analysis: Peter Robinson’s warning of losing Executive for a decade not without precedent
Taoiseach intervenes in effort to prevent Stormont collapse
Enda Kenny holding emergency meeting with the SDLP in Dublin on Thursday
Profiles: Brian Gillen, Bobby Storey and Eddie Copeland
Three men arrested in investigation of McGuigan murder are senior republicans
Robinson warns DUP could crash Assembly tomorrow
In wake of arrests of three senior republicans DUP leader warns sittings must be adjourned
One third of rehomed dogs are ‘pedigree’, DSPCA says
Animal welfare charity warns of illicit traders selling puppies online for Christmas
Why the cat scene in Love/Hate makes animal welfare inspectors wince
Patrick Freyne visits the DSPCA’s rescue and rehoming centre
Mandatory micro-chipping of dogs to come into effect from 2016
Animal Health and Welfare bill passed by both houses of the Oireachtas
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