Council issues closure order to dog breeding establishment in Offaly

Offaly County Council has ordered the closure of a dog breeding operation. 

The closure was ordered amid concern the breeding facility posed a serious threat to animal welfare.

In a notice published on Offaly County Council’s website today, the council issued a closure notice under Dog Breeding Establishments Act.  

Above: An image of the notice published by Offaly County Council

“I am satisfied that the operation of the dog breeding establishment poses a serious and immediate threat to public health or animal welfare, details of which are specified below,” the notice states. 

It alleges:  ”The premises in which dogs are kept and management of same are not compliant with Section 15 of the Act and associated guidelines applicable to a registered dog breeding establishment."

“Operation of a DBE without a registration or application for same: Premises and operator not registered by Offaly County Council,” it stated. 

The notice can be appealed to the District Court.