The proposed ban on the use of wild animals in Irish circuses has been successfully averted. This result reflects the commitment of those who prioritized practical animal welfare over sweeping legislative changes. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that the standards of our community remain clear and …
April 29, 2017
Final supporters
The aim of this petition is to stop the ban proposed by TD Paul Murphy on the use of wild animals in Irish circuses.
C.F.I. (Circus Friends of Ireland), have put together a detailed proposal outlining the realities behind the Animal Rights Industries of which TD Paul Murphy has stated he is an active member.
The key point here is to highlight the big picture which is where are the animals to go once the A.R. movement pushes their agenda to stop all animal/human interaction which seems to be what TD Murphy is pushing for here. It would seem a major oversight from the perspective of a person who wishes the best for these animals, that TD Paul Murphy would simply wish to remove them from their current homes without the guarantee of secure relocation. As part of this bill, I would expect a fully comprehensive plan detailing how he would expect to care for these animals once they are no longer part of circus life. The treatment of animals in Irish circuses needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis, rather than simply branding all circuses under the same negative light. We feel this would be a far more practical plan which provides the best possible outcome for these magnificent animals.
The argument that wild animals do not belong in artificially created man made environments, while initially sounding righteous and highly positive for the animals in question, is not a realistic approach in modern day circumstances. It should be noted that Irelands only wildlife park, FOTA wildlife park in Cork, receives no state funding and depends entirely upon funds raised from visitors to sustain the park. Instead of supporting, many of these “A.R.” groups spend the majority of their money donated to them by well-meaning people on court battles and the spread of horrible, often fake videos on social media. Fundamentally, the goal of these organisations in instances like this is to perpetrate terrible acts of cruelty towards circus animals and frame it in such a way that it lays blame to the affected circus. There have been incidents where people disguised as circus grooms have been paid substantial amounts to beat the animals on camera which is then broadcast on social media by these organisations under the premise that this is how every circus trainer treats their animals. In other cases, activists who support these organisations would provoke the animals in their outdoor enclosures before performances by throwing fire crackers or making loud noises beside the animal enclosures and then recording the reactions of the animals and posting them on social media under the false pretence that this is how the animals always behave in their enclosures. It is this essentially “fake news” perpetuated by these “A.R.” groups for years which has inspired the proposition of ill-defined bills such as this.
TD Paul Murphy has stated that he wishes his ban to include amendments to also ban domestic animals in circuses. Each of these circuses have all the correct paperwork, veterinary checks and excellent animal husbandry, therefore TD Murphys’ proposal is unfounded.
A comprehensive account of our rationale against this ban is readily available should any interested party wish to read it.
Thank you for your time.
Circus Friends of Ireland (C.F.I.)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 2, 2017
April 1, 2017
The growth of this petition illustrates a clear demand for a more nuanced approach to animal welfare policy. We are now preparing to present these arguments to the relevant authorities to ensure that a practical solution is prioritized over broad mandates.
March 30, 2017
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest underscores the importance of a nuanced conversation regarding the future of animals in the circus industry.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2017
73 Comments
This ban must be stopped because there is no evidence of any detriment to animals in circus. They are working animals in the same way as dogs for the blind and deaf.
I have worked in circuses all over the world and I do believe that they should not be baned . As for everything in this world there are good and bad and with the governing bodies in place today they can be certificated which is more than sufficient and that would sort the wheat from the chaff. ..
Hopefully this petition is succsesful. As an ex circus animal keeper, was a sad day when the activist's won in England, But they won on fake stories, which was proved, but the story was out there, Lets hope the Irish have more common sense
Circus would not be circus without animals. A difference in ideals does not mean there is abuse. Why don't ppl believe that animal experts love and care for their animals? They spend their whole life making sure their needs a met. It's kind of like a patient telling a surgeon how to do her or his job
I wish to point out circus is one of the only if not the only form of travelling entertainment that has survived during the evolution of technology. The animals I have seen travelling in circus are treated to the highest standard and are treateduch better than some animals who are domesticated pets. Paul Murphy needs to open his eyes to the truth
This petition is just worrying. Has nobody the sense to think beyond the incone of profit? Inherently, the traveling of large animals in tiny enclosures across country for hours on end alone is cruel and barbaric. Besides from expoliting and forcing them to perform strange and unnatural tricks in an even stranger and more unnatural environment. Plucking animals from their habitat, from any normal ecosystem on which they naturally need to depend, and then making them perform for money just isn't right, it's cruel. It has never been a matter of opinion, but of facts and regard for the animals - there is too much evidence to support the need for a ban on circuses with animals. Regardless of how the trainers 'feel' about the animals or how much they love animals in general, anyone who truly respects wild life knows well enough to not manipulate them as a means of profit. Paul Murphy TD's bill to ban wild animals in circuses is exactly the step Ireland needs in the right direction to finally abolish animal abuse and exploitation in this country. There is no need for circuses to feature animals anymore, circuses can and have thrived without out them, and so there is no excuse for continuing this outdated and inhumane tradition. Animals are not for your entertinment. Shocking petition.
This petition is just worrying. Has nobody the sense to think beyond the incone of profit? Inherently, the traveling of large animals in tiny enclosures across country for hours on end alone is cruel and barbaric. Besides from expoliting and forcing them to perform strange and unnatural tricks in an even stranger and more unnatural environment. Plucking animals from their habitat, from any normal ecosystem on which they naturally need to depend, and then making them perform for money just isn't right, it's cruel. It has never been a matter of opinion, but of facts and regard for the animals - there is too much evidence to support the need for a ban on circuses with animals. Regardless of how the trainers 'feel' about the animals or how much they love animals in general, anyone who truly respects wild life knows well enough to not manipulate them as a means of profit. Paul Murphy TD's bill to ban wild animals in circuses is exactly the step Ireland needs in the right direction to finally abolish animal abuse and exploitation in this country. There is no need for circuses to feature animals anymore, circuses can and have thrived without out them, and so there is no excuse for continuing this outdated and inhumane tradition. Animals are not for your entertinment. Shocking petition.
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The proposed ban on the use of wild animals in Irish circuses has been successfully averted. This result reflects the commitment of those who prioritized practical animal welfare over sweeping legislative changes. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that the standards of our community remain clear and …
April 29, 2017
Final supporters
The aim of this petition is to stop the ban proposed by TD Paul Murphy on the use of wild animals in Irish circuses.
C.F.I. (Circus Friends of Ireland), have put together a detailed proposal outlining the realities behind the Animal Rights Industries of which TD Paul Murphy has stated he is an active member.
The key point here is to highlight the big picture which is where are the animals to go once the A.R. movement pushes their agenda to stop all animal/human interaction which seems to be what TD Murphy is pushing for here. It would seem a major oversight from the perspective of a person who wishes the best for these animals, that TD Paul Murphy would simply wish to remove them from their current homes without the guarantee of secure relocation. As part of this bill, I would expect a fully comprehensive plan detailing how he would expect to care for these animals once they are no longer part of circus life. The treatment of animals in Irish circuses needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis, rather than simply branding all circuses under the same negative light. We feel this would be a far more practical plan which provides the best possible outcome for these magnificent animals.
The argument that wild animals do not belong in artificially created man made environments, while initially sounding righteous and highly positive for the animals in question, is not a realistic approach in modern day circumstances. It should be noted that Irelands only wildlife park, FOTA wildlife park in Cork, receives no state funding and depends entirely upon funds raised from visitors to sustain the park. Instead of supporting, many of these “A.R.” groups spend the majority of their money donated to them by well-meaning people on court battles and the spread of horrible, often fake videos on social media. Fundamentally, the goal of these organisations in instances like this is to perpetrate terrible acts of cruelty towards circus animals and frame it in such a way that it lays blame to the affected circus. There have been incidents where people disguised as circus grooms have been paid substantial amounts to beat the animals on camera which is then broadcast on social media by these organisations under the premise that this is how every circus trainer treats their animals. In other cases, activists who support these organisations would provoke the animals in their outdoor enclosures before performances by throwing fire crackers or making loud noises beside the animal enclosures and then recording the reactions of the animals and posting them on social media under the false pretence that this is how the animals always behave in their enclosures. It is this essentially “fake news” perpetuated by these “A.R.” groups for years which has inspired the proposition of ill-defined bills such as this.
TD Paul Murphy has stated that he wishes his ban to include amendments to also ban domestic animals in circuses. Each of these circuses have all the correct paperwork, veterinary checks and excellent animal husbandry, therefore TD Murphys’ proposal is unfounded.
A comprehensive account of our rationale against this ban is readily available should any interested party wish to read it.
Thank you for your time.
Circus Friends of Ireland (C.F.I.)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 2, 2017
April 1, 2017
The growth of this petition illustrates a clear demand for a more nuanced approach to animal welfare policy. We are now preparing to present these arguments to the relevant authorities to ensure that a practical solution is prioritized over broad mandates.
March 30, 2017
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest underscores the importance of a nuanced conversation regarding the future of animals in the circus industry.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2017
73 Comments
Animals in the circus are loved and well cared for. To take them away from their homes and the people that love them would kill them. Keep these inter species families together.
This ban must be stopped because there is no evidence of any detriment to animals in circus. They are working animals in the same way as dogs for the blind and deaf.
I have worked in circuses all over the world and I do believe that they should not be baned . As for everything in this world there are good and bad and with the governing bodies in place today they can be certificated which is more than sufficient and that would sort the wheat from the chaff. ..
Hopefully this petition is succsesful. As an ex circus animal keeper, was a sad day when the activist's won in England, But they won on fake stories, which was proved, but the story was out there, Lets hope the Irish have more common sense
Circus would not be circus without animals. A difference in ideals does not mean there is abuse. Why don't ppl believe that animal experts love and care for their animals? They spend their whole life making sure their needs a met. It's kind of like a patient telling a surgeon how to do her or his job
I wish to point out circus is one of the only if not the only form of travelling entertainment that has survived during the evolution of technology. The animals I have seen travelling in circus are treated to the highest standard and are treateduch better than some animals who are domesticated pets. Paul Murphy needs to open his eyes to the truth
This petition is just worrying. Has nobody the sense to think beyond the incone of profit? Inherently, the traveling of large animals in tiny enclosures across country for hours on end alone is cruel and barbaric. Besides from expoliting and forcing them to perform strange and unnatural tricks in an even stranger and more unnatural environment. Plucking animals from their habitat, from any normal ecosystem on which they naturally need to depend, and then making them perform for money just isn't right, it's cruel. It has never been a matter of opinion, but of facts and regard for the animals - there is too much evidence to support the need for a ban on circuses with animals. Regardless of how the trainers 'feel' about the animals or how much they love animals in general, anyone who truly respects wild life knows well enough to not manipulate them as a means of profit. Paul Murphy TD's bill to ban wild animals in circuses is exactly the step Ireland needs in the right direction to finally abolish animal abuse and exploitation in this country. There is no need for circuses to feature animals anymore, circuses can and have thrived without out them, and so there is no excuse for continuing this outdated and inhumane tradition. Animals are not for your entertinment. Shocking petition.
This petition is just worrying. Has nobody the sense to think beyond the incone of profit? Inherently, the traveling of large animals in tiny enclosures across country for hours on end alone is cruel and barbaric. Besides from expoliting and forcing them to perform strange and unnatural tricks in an even stranger and more unnatural environment. Plucking animals from their habitat, from any normal ecosystem on which they naturally need to depend, and then making them perform for money just isn't right, it's cruel. It has never been a matter of opinion, but of facts and regard for the animals - there is too much evidence to support the need for a ban on circuses with animals. Regardless of how the trainers 'feel' about the animals or how much they love animals in general, anyone who truly respects wild life knows well enough to not manipulate them as a means of profit. Paul Murphy TD's bill to ban wild animals in circuses is exactly the step Ireland needs in the right direction to finally abolish animal abuse and exploitation in this country. There is no need for circuses to feature animals anymore, circuses can and have thrived without out them, and so there is no excuse for continuing this outdated and inhumane tradition. Animals are not for your entertinment. Shocking petition.
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Animals in the circus are loved and well cared for. To take them away from their homes and the people that love them would kill them. Keep these inter species families together.