Dublin city council has begun a review into the operations of a dog pound over animal welfare concerns.
It comes as Gardaí investigate allegations about the improper use of drugs, used to euthanise animals, at Ashton pound in west Dublin.
The Irish Times reports the city council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council have started reviews into the facility, which provides dog warden services to the local authorities.
Last week a number of Green Party councillors wrote to DCC asking it to be prepared to review its contract and look for alternative services.
All ten Green Party Councillors have written to CEO of Dublin City Council to request a meeting to discuss #AshtonDogPound #animalwelfare is of huge concern to us. #dogsoftwitter #dogs https://t.co/wReX8JDnGJ pic.twitter.com/uWJ0FXx6vQ
— Cllr. Donna Cooney (@donna_cooney1) August 16, 2020
On Saturday Gardaí seized 32 dogs, that were believed to be stolen, at a property in Swords.
The three Chihuahuas, four Pugs, one Jack Russell and 24 Dachshunds were taken into the care of Ashton dog pound who are currently trying to reunite the dogs with their owners.
