COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

That this Area Committee agrees that there is a need for a total review of the dog licencing laws and calls for an emphasis to be placed upon licencing the owner of the dog and that such a licence only be approved upon a strict level of competency in handling of breeds of dogs of strong temperament, and that the Chief Executive writes to the relevant Minister outlining the concerns of this committee.

REPORT:

If motion is agreed, a letter will issue to the Department of Rural and Community Development on behalf of this Area Committee.