Girl settles High Court action against Kildare County Council over dog attack for €36,500
A Shepherd dog owned by local authority tenants attacked and bit five-year-old girl Patrycja Cisowski at a house in Cois na Feadain, Naas, Co Kildare, on 24 March 2015, leaving her with scarring on her right thigh. Judgment in default of appearance was obtained against the three dog owners, Dylan and Brendan Doran and Bernadette Dawson. Kildare County Council, sued on the basis that the dog was allowed on the premises in breach of the tenancy agreement, denied all claims. In March 2025, Ms Justice Nuala Jackson at the High Court approved a settlement of €36,500 inclusive of costs between Patrycja and the council.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A Shepherd dog attacked and bit five-year-old Patrycja Cisowski, leaving her with scarring on her right thigh (the article refers to scarring on her thighs).
- Where
- The attack occurred at a local authority house in Cois na Feadain, Naas, Co Kildare.
- When
- The alleged dog attack took place on 24 March 2015.
- Other details
- The dog was owned by local authority tenants Dylan and Brendan Doran and Bernadette Dawson.
- It was claimed the dog was allowed on the premises in breach of the tenancy agreement with Kildare County Council.
- The scarring had improved when reviewed two years before the hearing.
- In court
- Judgment in default of appearance had previously been obtained against the three dog owners.
- Kildare County Council denied all claims and contended it had no responsibility for the dog.
- Ms Justice Nuala Jackson approved the settlement at the High Court.
- Sentence
- The settlement amount was €36,500 inclusive of costs.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe dog involved was a Belgian Shepherd. (irishtimes.com)
- whatPatrycja was left with scarring on her right thigh. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe attack occurred at a local authority house in Cois na Feadain, Naas, Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged dog attack took place on 24 March 2015. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudgment in default of appearance had previously been obtained against three people who lived in the house and owned the dog. (irishtimes.com)
- courtKildare County Council denied all claims and contended it had no responsibility for the dog. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMs Justice Nuala Jackson approved the settlement at the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe settlement amount was €36,500 inclusive of costs. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe dog was owned by the local authority tenants. (irishtimes.com)
- otherPatrycja was five years old at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe dog owners were Dylan and Brendan Doran and Bernadette Dawson of Cois na Feadain, Naas. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIt was claimed the dog was allowed on the premises in breach of the tenancy agreement with Kildare County Council. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe scarring had improved when reviewed two years before the hearing. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Mar2025Girl settles High Court action against Kildare County Council over dog attack for €36,500
Reports the settlement of a civil personal injury claim for a dog attack at a local authority house, with the High Court approving the €36,500 settlement inclusive of costs.
victim, Patrycja Cisowski, 15, female, non-irish (judged from name)Patrycja Cisowskisuspect, irish (judged from name)suspect, Brendan Doran, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Doransuspect, Bernadette Dawson, named, irish (judged from name)Bernadette Dawson