Noise from Animals
The Environment Department investigates complaints received in realtion to dogs barking etc. in the context of potential licencing and animal welfare concerns. The Control of Dogs Act empowers local authorities to seize dogs in certain circumstances and under general animal welfare legislation, neglect of animals may result in a criminal conviction, custodial sentence and publicity in the media.
Under Section 108 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992, as referred to above, an individual may also instigate legal proceedings in respect of perceived noise nuisance attributable to animals.
Further Information
Contact: Limerick City Council and Limerick County Council (Joint) Pollution Control Department County Hall Dooradoyle Road, DOORADOYLE Co. Limerick Tel.: (061) 496 264 Fax.: (061) 496 008 E-mail: environ@limerickcity.ieWebsite Resources
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