2023 saw a 44% increase in dog attacks on people in Ireland, with Dublin City recording the highest number.

In 2023, dog attacks on people in Ireland surged by 44%, totaling 442 incidents compared to 308 in 2022. Dublin City recorded the highest number of attacks at 63, followed by Cork County with 54. Additionally, attacks on livestock increased by 3%, with 276 reported incidents. New regulations effective October 1 prohibit the import, breeding, and sale of XL bully dogs, with a ban on ownership starting February 1, 2025, unless exempted.

October 12, 2024
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