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.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

Evelyn Ring

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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