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Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:00pm (Closed for lunch 1pm to 2pm)

Environment Section
Offaly County Council
Áras an Chontae
Charleville Road
Tullamore
Co. Offaly

Phone: 057 9357403
Fax: 057 9329230
Email:environmentdept@offalycoco.ie

OffenceFinesPenalty
No dog licence.On-the-spot fine of €32Failure to pay on-the-spot fines can lead to prosecution in the District Court, with a maximum fine of €1,904.61 and/or 3 months imprisonment.
No identification on dog.On-the-spot fine of €32Failure to pay on-the-spot fines can lead to prosecution in the District Court, with a maximum fine of €1,904.61 and/or 3 months imprisonment.
Stray dog.Dog pound reclaim fee of €25. Charge of €15 for every night dog is in pound.Dogs not reclaimed from the pound within 5 days are put down or disposed of.
Dog not kept under control.On-the-spot fine of €32Failure to pay on-the-spot fines can lead to prosecution in the District Court, with a maximum fine of €1,904.61 and/or 3 months imprisonment.
Breach of bye-laws, which set out circumstances under which dog may be unleashed in public.Fines of up to €1,904.60 on conviction. 
Dog fouling in public place.Owners or handlers who do not dispose of faeces responsibly may receive an on-the-spot fine of €125.Failure to pay on-the-spot fines can lead to prosecution in the District Court, with a maximum fine of €1,904.61 and/or 3 months imprisonment.