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15 Apr 2022

Owners of husky-type dog that attacked boy during hurling training must pay €95,000 compensation

A boy who was attacked by a husky-type dog as he played hurling on a GAA pitch has settled his High Court action for €95,000.

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14 Aug 2021

Legal Liability for Animals in Ireland

While the majority of fatal farm accidents in the last number of years were caused by machinery, deaths caused by animals also feature.

Offaly woman attacked by pitbull terrier gets €122,000 in damages

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06 Jul 2021

Offaly woman attacked by pitbull terrier gets €122,000 in damages

A YOUNG WOMAN left with a permanent scar after having a portion of her arm bitten off by a pit-bull terrier while visiting a friend’s house has been awarded almost €122,000 in damages.