8k dog licences
NEARLY 10k dog licenses were issued across the North West last year.
More licences were organised in Strabane (2,960) than Londonderry (2,871). In Limavady 2,600 were issued.
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill stated: “Dog control is legislated for here by the Dogs Order 1983, as amended by the Dogs (Amendment) Act 2011. The Councils enforce this legislation and provide statistics to my Department regarding its operation.
“Annual statistics for the 2012 year are not yet available.”