According to the Citizens Information website they must first tell the dog owner by completing a form which can be obtained from the local authority. That is a ridiculous attempt to have citizens do the job of the dog warden. Tipperary Council put up “signage and stencilling to encourage the public to be more responsible. I have seen some of these “responsible” people have their dogs foul right beside the signs. Something unethical happened and the responsible minister has acted appropriately ensuring an actual consequence.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2021 08:03 UTC