DSPCA condemns Dublin City Council's dog ban

An animal protection group is describing the move by Dublin City Council to ban 11 breeds of dogs from its properties as "totally irresponsible".

The Council will no longer allow certain breeds of dogs, including Rottweilers and German Shepherds, to be kept in its houses and flats.

The ban on the so-called "dangerous breeds" may also to be extended to public parks.

Jimmy Cahill from the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said today that the council is effectively sentencing the dogs to death.