Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In light of a number of very serious incidents involving dogs described as XL bullies, it has been indicated by the Government that it intends to introduce legislation to ban these dogs. I have seen a worrying increase in the number of such dogs in my constituency, often without any restraints or leads. This is of real concern for residents. XL bullies are not a specific breed, so how will the Government identify or define an XL bully dog? When does the Government intend to introduce legislation to ban such dogs? What are the repercussions for current owners of these dogs?

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