| Dog Licence Inspectors working on behalf of Dublin City Council are paying routine checks on houses to ensure that all dog owners have current licences for their dogs. Dog owners not in possesion of a current license can purchase a licence on the spot. Dog licences cost €12.70 |
Purchase your dog licence on line!
It is now possible for dog owners living in Dublin City Council administrative area to purchase Dogs Licences on-line using the secure ecapita e-payments facility. On our homepage just click into Pay Online and select other payments.
A dog licence costs €12.70 and is valid for one year. By purchasing your dog licence on line you can save yourself precious time queuing at the post office whilst ensuring that you have a valid dog licence as required by law.
Dog Warden Service
Dublin City Council arranges for the provision and operation of a Dog Pound facility for the purposes of its functions under the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 , The Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 and Dublin City Councils Control of Dogs Bye-Laws 1994. Ashton Pound & Warden Service, Ashtown, Castleknock Dublin 15, phone number 01 8383236 / 8683038 provide the Dog Warden and Dog Pound facility for the Dublin City Council administrative area. Stray dogs may be seized by the dog wardens and brought to the dog pound where they will be kept for 5 days. After these 5 days, the dog becomes the property of the dog pound and can be rehomed. An owner reclaiming a dog during this 5 day period is subject to any relevant fines/charges that must be paid before the dog can be handed back.
- Fees/Fines for reclaiming your dog back from the pound
- Pound reclaim fee €20
- bed and board €8 per night
- licence fee (if unable to produce current licence) €12.70
- failure to produce current licence €30
- failure to keep your dog under effectual control €30
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no collar and ID €30
All surrendered/seized dogs are brought to Ashton Pound. To view and get information on dogs currently in Ashton Pound looking to be reunited with their owners please click on the following link Dogs in Distress.
Ashton Pound can also be contacted by email ashtondogpound@eircom.net
What to do if you have lost your dog.
Restricted Breeds/Dublin City Council Tenancies
The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 identifies 10 breeds of dog which are subject to stricter regulations.
These regulations are enforced by the local authorities’ warden service.
Additional measures regarding control of dogs have been taken by the Housing and Residential Services Department in the interests of good estate management.
Dublin City Council introduced a ban on the keeping of 10 breeds of dogs by City Council tenants on 1st July 2007.
A tenant who had one of these breeds of dog prior to the coming in to effect of the ban may be allowed to keep their dog, provided they ensure that the dog is microchipped and neutered/spayed.
Additional information and other websites
Information on responsibilities of dog owners, including information on dog licences and barking dogs.