Tighter dog ownership controls planned after pitbull attack on boy

The move comes following an attack by a pitbull cross on nine-year-old Alejandro Miszan, who has been left with serious injuries.

The Government is examining how to tighten control on dogs as well as microchipping, licensing, and enforcement, following an attack by a pitbull cross on a young boy.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue is seeking a meeting with two ministerial colleagues to coordinate efforts on establishing changes to dog controls.