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Welsh government sets out plans to ban greyhound racing

In 2024, 389 greyhounds were injured at races in Ireland, marking the worst year for greyhound deaths since 2014.
The Irish Council Against Blood Sports criticized Greyhound Racing Ireland for downplaying injuries and deaths, stating that 202 deaths represent 0.21% of greyhounds that raced.
Wales announced plans to phase out greyhound racing, reflecting growing concerns over the welfare of racing dogs.
Greyhound Racing Ireland expressed regret over the increase in fatalities and acknowledged that welfare standards have improved.

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Irish Independent

Record number of greyhounds euthanised at races in Ireland last year

A record number of greyhounds were euthanised following injuries sustained at track races in Ireland last year.

3 days ago·Ireland

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Ban on greyhound racing to come in ‘as soon as possible’ in Wales, amid calls for a ban here

Paul Murphy remarked that the ‘clock is now ticking for greyhound racing’.

3 days ago·Ireland

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Wrexham MS welcomes plan to ban 'extremely cruel' greyhound racing in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced plans to ban the controversial sport

4 days ago·Wrexham, United Kingdom

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Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales on animal welfare grounds

The ban will take effect ‘as soon as practicably possible’ and follows a petition against the sport that gathered 35,000 signatures

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Welsh government sets out plans to ban greyhound racing

A call to introduce a ban in Wales was one of the most popular petitions on the Senedd's website, with more than 35,000 signatures.

4 days ago·United Kingdom

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South Wales Argus

Animal welfare charities say Wales' greyhound racing ban is 'big step forward'

Animal welfare charities have praised the announcement that Wales is set to ban greyhound racing

4 days ago·Newport, United Kingdom

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Wales Online broke the news in Wales, United Kingdom 4 days ago on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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