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# Control of Dogs Act

Last year
2023
Bitten and broken: Dog attack victims say lax law enforcement leaves them without hope
Noteworthy investigation finds dog bite reports continue to rise across Ireland, with sheepdogs one of the most commonly reported for aggressive behaviour.
Dog attacks in some council areas have more than doubled in less than a year
Significant increase in incidents of aggressive behaviour, with one council's reports quadrupling
Experts warn owners need education, not tighter controls
16 Dec 2023
31.9k
50
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Hospital admissions for dog bites soar by 50%
14 Dec 2023
People across Ireland raise litany of complaints with councils about dogs running off-lead
23 Oct 2023
Hospital admissions for dog bites soar by 50%
14 Dec 2023
23.7k
65
People across Ireland raise litany of complaints with councils about dogs running off-lead
23 Oct 2023
49.5k
172
All time
Number of dogs being 'put down' by pounds falls by 40%
8 Jul 2018
13.1k
15
Huge variations in payment of dog fines by local authorities
13 Apr 2013
5.7k
26