Cork county reports second highest number of dog attacks on people

Local authorities have reported a sharp increase in recorded attacks on humans by dogs last year with a total of 442 people reporting being physically injured by aggressive dogs.

Local authorities have reported a sharp increase in recorded attacks on humans by dogs last year with a total of 442 people reporting being physically injured by aggressive dogs.

New figures published by the Department of Rural and Community Development show the number of cases of people suffering injuries in dog attacks in 2023 is up 44% from the 308 incidents recorded the previous year.