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Poll: Should there be a legal 'theory test' before someone can own a dog?

YESTERDAY, A DOG behavioural expert called for a “mandatory theory test” to be introduced for people seeking to obtain a dog licence.

Speaking at the Joint Oireachtas Agriculture Committee yesterday evening, Nanci Creedon said that prospective dog owners need to be “educated a competent level” and that a theory test should be implemented by the Government.

This morning we want to know: Should there be a legal ‘theory test’ before someone can own a dog?

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Thursday 2 February

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# livestreaming

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THE MORNING LEAD

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A report by

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Out of 10 countries, Ireland underperformed in every measure aimed at protecting at-risk species such as the curlew and corncrake.

Report examined the effectiveness of measures to protect vulnerable species in Special Protection Areas (SPAs)

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# anthony lowe

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# Demonstrations

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