Veronica Maher (54) pleaded that her four beloved restricted breed pets were all she had to remember her late husband, who was shot dead in a Blanchardstown steakhouse on Christmas Eve, 2023.

The other two women, aged in their 20s and 30s, remain in garda custody.

The organisations are seeking an urgent injunction before the February 1st ban

The plan recommends more camera surveillance in areas where there is high anti-social behaviour

XL Bully dogs are to be banned in Ireland under planned legislation

A coordinated search operation in Ballymun, Dublin, led to three arrests and the seizure of scramblers, quad bikes, €2,500 in cash, and four XL Bully dogs. ]]