Crime & Law

Woman attacked by dogs in Dún Laoghaire left with ‘serious’ injuries

Gardaí alerted by emergency services to incident at a residence in south Co Dublin

The woman has been taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin for treatment of her injuries. File photograph Nick Bradshaw
Jack White
Thu Sept 05 2024 - 16:37

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a number of dogs in south Co Dublin.

Gardaí were alerted by emergency services on Thursday afternoon to the incident at a residence in Dún Laoghaire.

The woman was attacked by a number of dogs which were later taken into the custody of the dog warden, gardaí said.

The woman was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital to receive treatment of her injuries, which are understood to be serious.

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A Garda spokeswoman said investigations are ongoing.

Although the breed of dogs involved are not currently known, it is the latest in a string of dog attacks, often involving restricted breeds.

In August, a 12-month-old girl needed hospital treatment after being attacked by an XL Bully dog in the north Kerry village of Lixnaw.

In June, Limerick woman Nicole Lisa Marie Morey was killed by her dogs, one of which was an XL Bully. The 23-year-old was returning to her home in Fedamore following a night out when she was attacked.

Previously, Alejandro Mizsan, a then 10-year-old boy from Co Wexford, was left with serious facial injuries in 2022 after being attacked by an XL Bully.

Plans announced in July by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys will see the breeding, rehoming, reselling and importation of XL bully dogs prohibited from next month. From next February, only those with a certificate of exemption – issued upon proof of licensing, microchipping and neutering – will be permitted to own one.

Jack White

Jack White

Jack White is a reporter for The Irish Times