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.

Dog owners take advantage of free microchipping ahead of law change

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.

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