What dog breeds are banned in the Republic or Ireland?

I am trying to research information on what, if any, breeds are illegal to own / import into the republic of Ireland.
The Dangerous Dogs act 1991 or Breed Specific Legislation(BSL), as far as I am aware, does not apply in the republic only Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK.

The restricted breeds are American pitbull terrier; Bull Mastiff; Doberman Pinscher; English bull terrier; German Shepherd; Japanese Akita; Japanese Tosa; Rhodesian Ridgeback; Rottweiler and Staffordshire bull terrier

Please follow the link to learn more as there afre a lot of ins and outs to the BSL (Bull-S/hit Legisltaion)

for example:
"In respect of the 10 restricted breeds of dog, we acknowledge that a number of our tenants are responsible dog owners and have built up a relationship with one of these breeds and would, understandably, be upset if they had to give their dog away or have it put down," Vincent Healy from the council’s housing and residential services said.

"Accordingly we are happy to allow them to keep their dogs provided they agree to have them micro-chipped and neutered/spayed. "However, we remain steadfast in achieving our primary objective to ensure that our streets, parks, and council neighbourhoods are safe for people to walk and for children to play in.

"Where tenants persist in illegally keeping one of the 10 restricted breeds of dog in their home, the council will consider such action to be a breach of tenancy, will issue a notice to quit, and this could ultimately lead to eviction."

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4 Responses to “What dog breeds are banned in the Republic or Ireland?”

Robin B on July 1st, 2009 at 4:03 am

I don’t think that any are unless it is by European Legislation
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Terry Tibbs on July 1st, 2009 at 4:45 am

All dogs are banned as this country likes pussy cats and not dogs… The republic is a beautiful country see and they dont want no dogs spoilin it. Although how my last wife got under the radar i dont kno but thats a story fer another time perhaps…
Much love
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panda fan on July 1st, 2009 at 5:05 am

hi as far as im a ware Roth’s are banned and american pit bulls and about three other dogs breeds .
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Celtic Tigress (Donegal!) on July 1st, 2009 at 5:14 am

The restricted breeds are American pitbull terrier; Bull Mastiff; Doberman Pinscher; English bull terrier; German Shepherd; Japanese Akita; Japanese Tosa; Rhodesian Ridgeback; Rottweiler and Staffordshire bull terrier

Please follow the link to learn more as there afre a lot of ins and outs to the BSL (Bull-S/hit Legisltaion)

for example:
"In respect of the 10 restricted breeds of dog, we acknowledge that a number of our tenants are responsible dog owners and have built up a relationship with one of these breeds and would, understandably, be upset if they had to give their dog away or have it put down," Vincent Healy from the council’s housing and residential services said.

"Accordingly we are happy to allow them to keep their dogs provided they agree to have them micro-chipped and neutered/spayed. "However, we remain steadfast in achieving our primary objective to ensure that our streets, parks, and council neighbourhoods are safe for people to walk and for children to play in.

"Where tenants persist in illegally keeping one of the 10 restricted breeds of dog in their home, the council will consider such action to be a breach of tenancy, will issue a notice to quit, and this could ultimately lead to eviction."
References :
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/BSL/Locations/Ireland.htm

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