Bully dogs are being banned in Ireland & President signs new law for students

It’s Monday

☀ a warm day with random rainfall awaits. Thank god it is warm though

Good morning Dublin. I hope you had a good weekend. My mom was here so I took her to the cliffs of Moher (6th time for me). Did you know that Cliffs of Moher had an on and off-peak-hour pricing?

Always book online if you want to save 2-5eur/person.

👀 What’s on the news today:

• President signs new law banning 51-week student leases

• Asylum seeker camp in Dublin’s Phoenix Park removed

• XL bully dogs will be banned, with penalties including fines up to €2,500 or jail time.

NEWS

The government has banned 51-week leases for student housing, aiming to reduce costs for students.

This change will take effect for the upcoming academic year, ensuring that leases align more closely with the academic calendar, typically 9 months.

The new law is part of a broader effort to make student accommodation more affordable and accessible. Student representatives and housing advocates have welcomed the move, seeing it as a step towards alleviating the financial burden on students and their families. Landlords must now adjust their rental agreements to comply with this new regulation.

Authorities have cleared an asylum seeker camp from Phoenix park. This is the 2nd removal (the last one was in Grand Canal).

Over 100 tents were removed in a multi-agency operation involving the police, Dublin City Council, and health services. The asylum seekers were moved to designated accommodations at Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, which provide facilities such as toilets, showers, and 24-hour security.

Ireland is set to ban XL Bully dogs following a series of violent attacks, including a fatal incident involving a young woman in Limerick.

Starting October 1, it will be illegal to import, breed, or resell these dogs.

Current owners must comply with strict regulations on licensing, microchipping, and neutering. Failure to adhere to these rules could result in fines up to €2,500 or imprisonment for up to three months. This decision aligns Ireland with other UK regions that have already implemented similar bans to prevent further attacks.

INTERESTING BITS

• Take a guided garden tour in Malahide Castle - a great activity for kids and parents to enjoy together. Learn more here. Ticket is around 14eur/person.

• I will highly recommend that you visit Johnstown Castle if you haven’t already. The peacocks there are amazing and the castle is nice in itself too.

• Here’s a photo of my recent Johnstown Castle trip:

Pro tip: If you want to go inside the castle, go early. If you need any more info about the castle or the trip, just hit reply. I was there last week so I can help with any info you need.

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Thanks, Khalid.