A report will go to cabinet after a review was ordered in the wake of an attack on a young child
Owners who don't control their dogs are facing tougher fines.
A report will go to cabinet this morning after a review was ordered in the wake of an attack on a young child by a pit bull terrier in Co. Wexford last year.
Its recommending that 40 extra dog wardens are hired across the country.
Fines under the control of dogs act will double to 5,000 euro while a single central database for dog microchips will be created.
A central database for dog breeders will also be set up to tighten regulations around the sale and supply of dogs.

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