Abattoir Licence Small approved meat processing and slaughter facilities must apply to the local authority for an abattoir licence.
Control of Dogs Regulations Enforcement Laois County Council regulate the control of dangerous dogs and restricted breeds.
Dog Breeding Establishments Enforcement Laois County Council will enforce regulations on dog breeding businesses.
Dog Breeding Establishments Register Laois County Council maintain a public register of Dog Breeding Establishments within the County.
Dog Breeding Establishments Registration You must apply to Laois County Council for a licence if you wish to breed dogs as a business.
Dog Rehoming Local authorities operate dog pounds to rehome dogs that have been delivered to the pound.
Food Safety Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate small abattoirs and meat processing premises that supply meat for public consumption.
General Dog Licence You must hold a valid licence if you manage a dog kennel with 20 or more dogs. You can apply to the local authority for an annual licence.
Stray Animal Control Local authorities provide an animal pound where large stray animals found on public or private land can be held.
Stray Dog Control The Laois Dog Warden may seize stray dogs and take them to the Laois Dog Pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.
Stray Horse Control Laois County Council arrange to seize stray horses on public land and take them to an animal pound to be reclaimed or rehomed.
Zoonoses Monitoring Local authorities may test and monitor zoonoses such as bacteria, parasites and viruses which can transfer infectious diseases from animals to humans.
