The Dogs (Amendment) Act 2011
Licence Fees
Please note that from 3 October 2011, the fees for dog licences will change in accordance with the fees listed in the table below. Accordingly, any application received after 5 pm on 30 September 2011, will incur the new rate.
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Fees and Concessions |
Fee |
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A new rate applies where the keeper of a dog is not eligible for any concessions |
£12.50 |
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The keeper of a dog is eligible for a free licence if they are over 65 and this is the first or only dog they keep |
None |
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The keeper of a dog is over 65 and has already claimed a free licence for one dog, a fee is payable for the second dog and for every additional dog |
£5.00 |
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A reduced fee applies if the keeper of a dog is in receipt of an income-related benefit (within the meaning of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act (Northern Ireland) 1992 (c.8) at the time of the application for the licence (income Support, or Housing Benefit) |
£5.00 |
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The dog is sterilised |
£5.00 |
NB: Applicants may be required to provide evidence in relation to concessions.
Microchipping
Effective from 1 April 2012, in order for a dog licence to be valid, the dog must be microchipped. Craigavon Borough Council (CBC) and the local vets, in conjunction with Dogs Trust, are currently providing this service free of charge.
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Lurgan Veterinary Clinic 49 Banbridge Road, Lurgan |
028 3832 2662 |
Monday – Friday |
4 – 5 pm |
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PA Murray Veterinary Clinic 44A William Street, Lurgan |
028 3834 7979 |
Tuesday/Thursday |
10.30–11.30 am |
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Greenmount Veterinary Clinic 72 Gilford Road, Portadown |
028 3835 2640 |
Consulting times |
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Willow Veterinary Clinic 7 Mahon Road, Portadown |
028 3833 6336 |
Consulting times |
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Craigavon Borough Council Dog Shows
Saturday, 3 September 2011 Lurgan Park
Saturday, 10 September 2011 Watersports Centre, Craigavon
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 Millennium Court, William Street, Portadown
September 2011 - Date to be confirmed Portadown Peoples Park
Please check local press for timings.
