Alan Tobin receives death threat after Facebook post on restricted dog breeds

A local councillor has received a string of online abuse, including a death threat, after commenting on Facebook about a dangerous dogs’ public safety notice.

Fine Gael councillor Alan Tobin, said he was “absolutely delighted” that the signs he had asked for had been erected in Ashbourne, Co Meath, in the past week The sign shows pictures of restricted or listed breeds of dogs and lists the legal requirements to protect children and adults when they are in a public place.

“It still amazes me that some people think these dogs are ideal family pets,” said Mr Tobin, who has a dog and two cats.