Stormont ministers discuss register for those banned from owning animals

Ministers have discussed the possibility of setting up a register to track people who are banned from owning pets (RSPCA/PA)

The creation of a register for those banned from owning animals in Northern Ireland has been discussed by Stormont ministers.

Justice Minister Naomi Long told the Assembly there were 153 convictions at courts for offences under animal welfare legislation between 2018-2020.