Dáil to consider increasing penalties for dog theft

Lisa, Bernard, and Lis Ahern with their springer spaniel Ruby who was stolen from their home in Midleton, Co Cork last June, but was recovered by the British Police after Ruby was but up for sale in the UK.  Picture: Dan Linehan

A motion will be considered in the Dáil on Wednesday to increase the criminal penalties for those who steal companion pets.

This comes after a rise in dog thefts since the lockdown began back in March.