We love our pets. So why don't we have laws (not guidelines) that look after them? Joining me on the tortoise shack is Sinn Féin Senator, Lynn Boylan, to discuss the Oireachtas Committee Report that outlines some of the ways we need to act now to stop animal cruelty and give breeding dogs a better quality of life.

We also discuss the Taoiseach having to "row-back" on his Sinn Féin/RTÉ chilling comments and the issues with defamation laws.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Warning: This podcast features my worst opening joke ever.