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Woman ‘bitten severely times' & pet killed during horror pit bull dog attack in Meath as victim ‘deeply shocked'
A WOMAN was injured and her small pet dog killed after they were attacked by a devil dog.
The incident happened at approximately noon on June 5 while she was out for a walk in Navan, Co
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Gardai are currently investigating the alleged incident
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The woman's dog was attacked by a vicious pit bull which also latched onto her leg several times.
The terrified woman was taken to the
It is understood that her
A full investigation has been launched by the
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They have appealed to anyone who witnessed the attack or was driving in the area at the time to contact them.
It is unknown if the pit bull has been identified and put down, but the owner will also face
The Government brought in a
Anyone who owns one had to apply for a Certificate of Exemption, which is issued by the local authority.
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It is also illegal to let a pit bull out in public without being under the control of the owner via a lead.
A Garda source said: "This poor woman was out walking her dog around midday when they were attacked by the pit bull.
"She is deeply shocked and upset by what happened.
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"Her small dog was killed and she was bitten several times.
"This is a very serious incident and dog attacks like this should not be happening."
A spokesperson for Gardai confirmed that they are "aware" of the alleged incident that occurred in Navan.
They said: "I can confirm Gardaí are aware of an alleged incident that took place in Navan, Co Meath at approximately 12pm on the 5 of June 2025.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
What is the new XL Bully ban?
HERE is everything you need to know about the new XL Bully ban in Ireland.
The XL Bully ban comes into force in two stages beginning on the October 1, 2024, with a full ownership ban from February 1 2025.
The period between these two dates will allow current XL Bully dog owners time to apply for a Certificate of Exemption from their local authority to permit them to keep their dog until the end of its natural life.
There will be no fee for the certificate of exemption.
Owners will be able to apply for a certificate of exemption from their local authority from 1st October subject to the dog being:
Licensed
Microchipped
Neutered
Certificates of Exemption
The Certificate of Exemption will be unique to each XL Bully type dog and owner.
It will specify the dog's licence details, microchip details, neutering details, age and description. It will also specify the dog owner's name, address, date of birth and contact number.
A Certificate of Exemption is issued by the Local Authority and authorises the owner of an XL Bully type dog to keep that dog at a particular premises until the natural end of the dog's life.
After February 1, 2025, all XL Bully type dog owners should either be in possession of a Certificate of Exemption or have proof that they applied for a Certificate of Exemption.
Owners must apply to their local authority after October 1, 2024.
No fee will be charged for a Certificate of Exemption.
Penalties for breaching the regulations
Any owner found to be in breach of the regulations will have committed an offence under the Control of Dogs Act 1986.
The dog may be seized and euthanized in a humane manner and the owner will be subject to the penalties outlined in that Act:
A fine of up to €2,500, or imprisonment of a term of up to 3 months, or both.
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It is unknown if the pit bull has been identified
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