Dessie Ellis
Dessie Ellis is a prominent Irish politician and member of Sinn Féin, representing Dublin North-West in the Dáil Éireann. He is known for his advocacy on various social issues, particularly animal welfare. Recently, he has been in the news for his outspoken criticism of the greyhound industry, specifically calling for a ban on the controversial practice of surgical artificial insemination in greyhounds, which he argues is both unethical and harmful to the animals involved.
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Recent news mentions
Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis said British police have been using a DNA spray which tags riders and bikes.
Calls for gardaí to use DNA spray that tags scrambler riders, bikes for future prosecution – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-06
Sinn Féin Dublin North West TD Dessie Ellis expressed shock over the tragic event.
Deaths of girl and father in Finglas being treated as suspected murder-suicide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Dessie Ellis has called for a ban on surgical artificial insemination of greyhounds, citing its unethical nature.
Greyhound industry ‘greed’ to blame for ‘barbaric’ and ‘highly unethical’ surgery on dogs, says TD – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
