Press release
Minister Kyne welcomes new online facility for the purchase of dog licences
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
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The Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Mr Seán Kyne TD, today (2 August 2018) welcomed the ‘Go Live’ of a new online facility for the purchase of dog licences, a joint initiative of Local Authorities and An Post.
It is a legal requirement that all dog owners have a dog licence and Minister Kyne said:
“We want to make sure that all dog owners are aware that they need to have licences for their dogs and we are trying to make buying these licences easier and more efficient.”
One-year individual dog licences costing €20 are still available at Post Offices and Local Authority offices, but are also now available through the new online facility here. Dog owners can also now buy a “Lifetime of Dog” licence costing €140, valid for the dog’s lifetime, using the new online facility or at their local post office or at their Local Authority office. This licence is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Minister Kyne congratulated the County and City Management Association, the Local Authorities, An Post and all involved in the development of the online facility.
He said:
‘‘This initiative demonstrates the commitment of Local Authorities to driving efficiencies and modernising to meet the needs of citizens. I would also particularly like to commend Louth County Council Veterinary Service, as the nominated Local Authority, who worked with An Post in the development, delivery and implementation of this project. I congratulate all involved.’’
The facility is part of a new National Dog Register Database which is currently being rolled out across the country by Local Authorities. This will reduce the administrative work required when processing applications and payments for dog licences, providing a better service for dog owners. It will also give increased availability of information to allow Local Authorities, both management and wardens, to fulfil their duties.