The Government is consulting the Attorney General on what legislative changes would have to be made for an XL Bully ban, the Minister for Social Protection has said. No dog breed is banned in Ireland - unlike in Britain - where it is a criminal offence to own an XL Bully unless the owner has a valid exemption certificate. However, there are a number of breeds in Ireland, including XL Bullies, that are restricted. The breeds include American, English and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs