banning breeds in ireland
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banning breeds in ireland
by Steve on Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:27 am
Ireland has called for the mandatory banning of all dangerous dogs listed on the restricted breed list outlined below. 2007 is a general election year in Ireland and Joe Costello-the labour MP who made the statement-is rising to the hysteria resulting from the tragic killing of Ellie Lawrenson in Liverpool with this cheap shot to increase votes.
The current list:
Control of Dogs Regulations 1998
Section 5:
This article shall apply to every:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Doberman pinscher
English Bull Terrier
German Shepard (Alsation)
Japanese Akita
Japanese Tosa
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and
to every dog of the type commonly known as the Ban Dog (or Bandog) and to every other strain or cross of every breed or type of dog described in this article[/size]
Basicall these dogs can't be in a public place unless securely muzzled and led by a strong chain or leash not exceeding 2 metres and by a person over 16 who is capable of controlling the said dog.
As usual and I'm sure you are all aware of the draconian attitude to dogs in Ireland, we are years behind our neighbours across the water and Mr. Costello is now trying to inpliment a law which clearly has not worked elsewhere. Not only this, as you can see the list above is more extensive than the list in the UK and contains breeds which I'm sure most of us would agree make wonderful family pets, therapy dogs and constant companions to many and frankly should not be there. Again, only serving to prove how outdate Ireland's attitude towards dogs are.
Please email Mr. Costello on joe.costello@oireachtas.ie and express your disappointment at his mis-guided and ill-informed statements. Please also email Mary Upton (mary.upton@oireachtas.ie) who made the following press release on Tuesday Jan 2nd.
The current list:
Control of Dogs Regulations 1998
Section 5:
This article shall apply to every:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Doberman pinscher
English Bull Terrier
German Shepard (Alsation)
Japanese Akita
Japanese Tosa
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and
to every dog of the type commonly known as the Ban Dog (or Bandog) and to every other strain or cross of every breed or type of dog described in this article[/size]
Basicall these dogs can't be in a public place unless securely muzzled and led by a strong chain or leash not exceeding 2 metres and by a person over 16 who is capable of controlling the said dog.
As usual and I'm sure you are all aware of the draconian attitude to dogs in Ireland, we are years behind our neighbours across the water and Mr. Costello is now trying to inpliment a law which clearly has not worked elsewhere. Not only this, as you can see the list above is more extensive than the list in the UK and contains breeds which I'm sure most of us would agree make wonderful family pets, therapy dogs and constant companions to many and frankly should not be there. Again, only serving to prove how outdate Ireland's attitude towards dogs are.
Please email Mr. Costello on joe.costello@oireachtas.ie and express your disappointment at his mis-guided and ill-informed statements. Please also email Mary Upton (mary.upton@oireachtas.ie) who made the following press release on Tuesday Jan 2nd.
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Mark on Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:36 am
what the hell is this country doing to it's people ?
No ifs...No buts...
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Jay on Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:37 am
No, i dont agree any breed should be banned anywhere. If a dog bites someone then yes that 1 dog should be put down and its owner banned from ever owning a pet again.
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Steve on Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:45 pm
i dont see the point in banning breeds, like people going listen to them, 
pitbull been ban for years now and there still pitbull around the gov haven't got time or the money to find all these dogs so what is the point in banning them 
pitbull been ban for years now and there still pitbull around the gov haven't got time or the money to find all these dogs so what is the point in banning them
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by driftervin on Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:42 pm
this is crazy.they will start wit the pits and go from there..wen do they stop?? somthing needs to be done now!!!!!!
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Steve on Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:49 pm
it is crazy they not going sorted out the problem by banning breeds of dogs it's madness
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Guest on Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:54 pm
What a list - would like to know then why collies, yorkshire terriers, labradors and I could go on arent on that list
Ridiculous absolutely ridiculous.
I voted No
Ridiculous absolutely ridiculous.
I voted No
Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Shoei on Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:51 pm
In Holland the Pitbull is forbidden. We have the so called Pitbull law. The SBT and the American SBT must have a pedigree from the FCI. If they don't have this pedigree then for the law the dogs are pitbulls. If the police knows you have a dog without a FCI pedigree the dog will be taken from you and put a sleep. I find it a stupid law, just because of a "paper" your dog may live or die. And this "paper" doesn't change the character of the dog. It's the owner who makes the character of the dog.
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Scott on Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:42 am
the votes say it all....
how silly can places get about serton types of dog.....
how silly can places get about serton types of dog.....
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by Tez on Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:05 pm
i dont think that many dogs will gte banned myself,surprised to see the english bull ter on that list as well as the staff of course and not the Dogo Argentino there banned over here like...
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by smooth on Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:50 am
Shoei wrote: It's the owner who makes the character of the dog.
damn right.
anyone with an once of common sense knows that.
unfortunately the general public aren't over endowed with common sense & are exploited by slimy politicians.
it happens in every country........ban a dog....get a vote....from someone who really isn't smart enough to deserve a vote.
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Re: banning breeds in ireland
by hardtrackz on Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:38 pm
I was surprised to to see the English bull terrier on the list over here they are not on it .
Jay wrote : If a dog bites someone then yes that 1 dog should be put down and its owner banned from ever owning a pet again.
I think they first have to investigate what the victim did to the dog
i can imagine that if you kick a dog he will bite
Jay wrote : If a dog bites someone then yes that 1 dog should be put down and its owner banned from ever owning a pet again.
I think they first have to investigate what the victim did to the dog
i can imagine that if you kick a dog he will bite
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