Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen

Petition on Reform of Pet Laws

2:00 am

Mrs. Louise O'Tuama:

Yes, his are chipped, thanks to his wife. He just did not do it himself. In any case, it is illegal and I do not think people know that. When that law was being brought in everyone working in rescues knew it would not work because it is not enforced. The problem is that there are dogs running around and no wardens or anyone else is following up on that. It is important to have enforcement of laws. There are some very good laws, but no enforcement.