Dublin woman, 70s, hospitalised following dog attack
A woman in her 70s has been hospitalised after she was attacked by a dog on Tuesday.
The woman had been visiting a neighbour's house when the attack happened at around 2.45pm in the Darndale, Dublin 17 area.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. Pic: Shutterstock
The woman was transferred to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
It is understood the dog involved in the attack was seized by a local dog warden. The dogs breed remains unknown at this time, however it is understood it was not a restricted breed.
A statement from An Garda Síochána said: 'Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a dog that occurred at a property in Darndale, Dublin 17 at approximately 2:45pm yesterday, Tuesday 22nd April 2025. The woman was transferred to Beaumont Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Pic: Derick P. Hudson/Shutterstock
'A woman, aged in his 70s, was taken to Beaumont hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The dog has been removed by the local Dog Warden.'
Last year, it became illegal to buy/ sell, import, breed and rehome XL Bullys as part of new regulations where existing owners had to get an exemption for owning the dog breed.
From February of this year, a full ban on XL Bully dogs came into effect, with the exception of those who have a 'certificate of exemptions.' From February of this year, a full ban on XL Bully dogs came into effect, with the exception of those who have 'certificate of exemptions.' Pic: Shutterstock
The dog must be microchipped and neutered in order to be granted the certificate of exemption.
The ban was introduced by Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys following a number of attacks in recent years.
This includes the death of XL Bully owner Nicole Morey, who was tragically killed following an attack from her dogs at the home she rented in Ballyneety, Co Limerick in June 2024.
Figures released by the Department of Rural and Community Development confirmed to Extra.ie that there have been a total of 1,745 applications received but only 783 have been granted as of yet.
A statement from the press office confirmed that 1,745 applications for Certificates of Exemptions had been received by local authorities between October 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025.
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