New controls, prompted by an attack on a child by a pit bull terrier in Co. Wexford last year, are going to cabinet for approval today.
Its recommending that 40 extra dog wardens are hired across the country.
Fines under the control of dogs act will double to 5,000 euro while a single central database for dog microchips will be created.
A central database for dog breeders will also be set up to tighten regulations around the sale and supply of dogs.
