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Are pit bulls illegal in Ireland?

Partly. Pit bulls are restricted in Ireland. By law it must be leashed and muzzled in public.

Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 442 of 1998), Art. 5: an American Pit Bull Terrier must be leashed and muzzled in public; no ownership ban (Irish Statute Book).

Source: S.I. 442/1998, Art. 5

• Ireland is one of 17 countries where pit bulls are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 1 (United Kingdom).
• In Europe: banned in 7 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban pit bulls

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