Woman, 23, killed in dog attack died on her birthday, heartbroken sister reveals

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tributes have been paid to a young woman killed by a dog on her birthday - as her heartbroken sister said she tried to help her. He added: “Our sympathy to the family goes out and we are here to offer any support we can during this very difficult time.” open image in gallery Ireland’s minister for social protection, Heather Humphreys, has set up a stakeholder group to review dog control regulations Local councillor Brigid Teefy described the incident as “terrible”. A spokesperson said: “Gardaí received a report and attended an incident where a woman, 23, was fatally injured following a dog attack at a domestic residence in Ballyneety, Co Limerick. A number of other dogs have been seized.” Ireland’s minister for social protection Heather Humphreys, who is responsible for dog legislation, said: “I am absolutely appalled by the news that a woman has died following a dog attack in Limerick.