Ireland has been free of rabies for over one hundred years. To maintain this status national legislation required all pet dogs or cats brought into Ireland, other than pets coming from the UK - which is also free of rabies, to undergo six months quarantine.

For further advice or information
Your own vet who should be able to provide you with some initial literature, and The Department of Agriculture and Food which oversees quarantine laws in Ireland: +353 (0)1 607 2000.

 

Republic of Ireland Public Quarantine premises:

Lissenhall Quarantine Kennels and Catteries,
Lissenhall,
Swords,
Co. Dublin.

Telephone +353 1 840 1776
Fax: +353 1 840 9338
Web: www.lissenhallvet.ie