€95,000 funding announced for animal welfare charities in Wexford

The four charities include; Chipper's Cat Sanctuary, Gorey which will receive €6,175, North Wexford SPCA is set to receive €49,500, Seal Rescue, Courtown will receive €33,906 while Ten Lives Cat Rescue, Monamolin will receive €6,000.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, announced this funding on Monday, November 11, in recognition that 2024 has again been a very challenging year for charities involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals.

Speaking on this, Minister McConalogue said, "Animals are much-loved companions for so many of us in Ireland, the welfare of animals is a priority for me and for my Department. In this regard, I am delighted to announce today that I am maintaining the highest ever level of funding by my Department to animal welfare charities.

"These grants will support the organisations in the vital work they do across the country, protecting, rescuing and taking care of animals, and providing education and guidance so as to prevent welfare problems from arising in the future.

"The awards this year continue to focus on rewarding those organisations that have been successful in rehoming, providing educational initiatives, and promoting awareness of responsible pet ownership during 2024. I recognise that again this year, animal welfare charities have had additional pressures to deal with, and I would like to thank their staff and volunteer for their dedication."

Senator Malcolm Byrne has welcomed the announcement of €95,000 in grants and praised the work of the volunteers at these centres.

"Animal welfare must be taken seriously and without the work of the dedicated volunteers in these organisations, many animals would suffer needlessly from neglect or abuse or injury. I want to salute their continued commitment and know every cent will be well spent."