Dog owners take advantage of free microchipping ahead of law change

Hundreds of dog owners are taking advantage of free microchipping across Ireland this month.

Microchipping is now a legal requirement for puppies but by March next year all dogs will be required by law to have a microchip.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, announced €100,000 in funding to subsidise microchipping as part of the roll out of regulations.