The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has described the release of pet rabbits into St Stephen’s Green as “irresponsible”. The Office of Public Works (OPW) spotted four rabbits in the park and captured them on Sunday. Video: Evie O'Brien #Dublin #rabbits https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/07/17/dspca-rescues-pet-rabbits-that-were-let-loose-in-st-stephens-green/ | The Irish Times

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has recorded a 12% increase in the number of children contacting its Childline service this Christmas compared to last year. The society said that it expects today, St Stephen’s Day, to be one of the busiest for Childline, its 24 hour listening service for children and young people. Figures published by the ISPCC show that Childline received an average of more than ten calls an hour over three days this week on Monday, Christmas Eve and