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COUNTY VIEW: For XL bullies, it’s the long sleep

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26.01.2025

Stringent regulations against the ownership and control of dangerous dog breeds were introduced last year by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The final impetus for the legislation came following the horrific death of Nicole Morey in Limerick. The young woman was mauled to death by one of her dogs, an XL bully, as she returned to her home after an evening out to celebrate her 23rd birthday.
Her death shocked the nation, but the incident was but one in a spate of savage assaults by ‘restricted breed’ dogs in recent years. In all, over 300 people a year have been hospitalised with distressing injuries caused by dog attacks.
It was little wonder then that there was widespread support for the regulations introduced by then Minister Heather Humphreys. Since October 1, it has been illegal to breed, sell, rehome or import XL bully dogs. From February 1, owning an XL bully-type dog........

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