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Tipperary County Council has passed a motion to write to a number of government departments calling for measures to strengthen the control of dogs legislation.
Councillor Michael O’Meara brought forward the motion at this week’s meeting. The motion was in response to the recent attacks on sheep in Lorrha and Moneygall.
“I have seen first-hand the carnage in my area,” said Cllr O’Meara. He said the attacks caused emotional and financial trauma to the farmers, their families and surviving animals.
The Nenagh councillor would like the government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act and enshrine a public indemnity insurance requirement for all dog owners.
He said he worries that the dogs involved in the attacks could harm people and said even politicians canvassing have had ‘near misses’ with dangerous dogs.
“You would not drive a car and live in a house that was dangerous,” said Cllr O’Meara.
The council is to write to the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Rural and Community Development and Minister for Housing.
The motion was supported by many of the councillors in attendance.
Cllr Ger Darcy said he is a dog person, but some breeds need to be regulated as a matter of safety.
He said all dogs can be dangerous in packs and some more than others.
This is especially true when not adequately secured.
“We are all in love with our cuddly pet, but you have to look after them,” said Cllr Darcy.
Cllr Joe Hanigan said he supported the motion 100% and asked how many dogs on the restricted breed list are licensed in Tipperary.
Cllr Michéal Anglim said there isn’t a place for restricted breeds.
Director of Services for Environment and Climate Action, Water Services, and Human Resources Eamon Lonergan called the motion excellent and said the council were happy to support it.
Cllr O’Meara said he would like to pay tribute to the work of the dog warden and gardai in relation to the incidents in Lorrha and Moneygall.
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