Almost €600,000 spent on dangerous dogs advertising this year
Spend comes amid increase in dog attacks and growing concerns about proliferation of dangerous dog breeds such as XL bully crossbreed
XL Bully
Gardaí stock up on specialist pepper spray to deal with dangerous dogs
Spray has little effect on humans but can disorientate a dog long enough for it to be restrained
Is the XL bully ban the best approach? Finn McRedmond and Des Groome debate how to deal with dangerous dog breeds
A ban on breeding, buying or importing XL bully-type dogs came into force earlier this month. All existing owners have until February to apply for a certificate of exemption if they want to keep their animals
‘They can turn in seconds’: Nicole Morey’s sister calls for tougher laws on XL bully dogs
New legislation introducing phased prohibition on XL bully dogs comes into effect on Tuesday
XL bully dogs facing being put down given reprieve until next year
Ban on rehoming would have forced shelters to euthanise dogs still in their care next week
Q&A: the ban on XL bully dogs - why is it happening and what will it mean for dog owners?
Government is bringing in ban as a direct response to a number of horrific attacks on people in recent years
Death or Sweden: XL bully dogs shipped overseas before ban next week
Dog rescue charity in Sweden agrees to accept 22 animals who would otherwise be put down
Extra CCTV for Dublin areas with high antisocial behaviour among plans for Cabinet
Increased housing adaptation grants and ban of XL Bully dogs are also on agenda
XL bully dogs: Is this the end for one of the most feared breeds in Ireland?
From October 1st the importing, breeding, selling and rehoming of XL bullies will be prohibited
XL bully dog put down after attacking owner
Armed gardaí alerted to incident where man was hospitalised for injuries
Protest against Government’s new rules to ban XL bully dogs
Similar legislative changes have not worked elsewhere and will put more pressure on animal rescue groups, protesters say
Baby girl hospitalised after XL bully dog attack in Kerry
Gardaí confirm they are investigating the incident and that a dog was euthanised by local veterinary services
Will the ban on XL bully dogs work? Dog wardens have their say
There is no consensus but the ISPCA argues that similar bans in the UK have not had the intended effect
XL bully ban creates ‘a real risk of dog abandonment’, says ISPCA
Charity says change in legislation will put more pressure on animal rescue groups and create worries for responsible dog owners
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