Armed gardaí shot XL Bully dog four times after attack that killed Nicole Morey, inquest told

An inquest into the death of Limerick woman Nicole Morey revealed that armed gardaí shot an XL Bully dog four times following a fatal attack at her home in June 2024. The tragic incident remains a central point of discussion regarding public safety and animal control measures in Ireland.

The event has significant policy implications, serving as one of the primary inciting incidents that prompted authorities to move toward banning the XL Bully breed entirely.