NO PLACE FERRET

A MAN with a ferret on his shoulder and repeated complaints about unmuzzled dangerous dogs were among a stream of reports sent about animals on public transport.

- BY KEN FOXE

Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority received dozens of complaints over the past two years relating to dogs, exotic pets, and what was described as aggressive behaviour.

One passenger described a journey on a busy Galway-bound train where a man entered a carriage with what was believed to be a ferret or weasel.

A record said the passenger had the animal “on a lead and not in a cage” as they boarded before sitting down with the creature resting on his shoulder.

In multiple cases, passengers said they encountered pit bull-type or Staf-fordshire bull terrier dogs travelling unmuzzled on crowded services.