{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68e8d6a853a5e2858f3cf290?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pet theft law petition makes it to Leinster House - 10/10/2025","description":"<p>Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for an update to the laws around the theft of pets.</p><p><br></p><p>The theft of a pet is covered by stolen property legislation in Ireland, while the Pet Abduction Act in Northern Ireland and England gives specific recognition for the crime.</p><p><br></p><p>Lisa O'Connor is the woman behind the petition which has over 10 thousand signatures, and she is also the founder of the 'Missing/Stolen Animals Ireland' group.</p><p><br></p><p>She says the current legal framework has no regard for the emotional trauma caused by the theft of a family pet, and Lisa joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to some more about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}