Dangerous dogs need tough laws; LEGAL.TOUGHER penalties for dangerous dog attacks should be introduced, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday. A new offence may be created in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. covering dogs which attack other dogs, a briefing paper from officials said. Under Secretary Dr Mark Browne said: "The minister (Michelle Gildernew Michelle Gildernew (born 28 March 1970, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is an Irish Republican politician. She is the Sinn Féin Member of Parliament (abstentionist) for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone constituency. ) proposes to consult on increased penalties for offences related to serious attacks and for licensing infringements." The minister proposes that dogs be microchipped to be licensed and licence fees be raised from pounds 5 to pounds 50, with a 50% reduction for neutered or spayed dogs and reduced rates for those on benefits or the elderly. |
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