5 MAY 1917, Page 11

THE DOG TAX.

(To THE EDWOR Or THE " SPECTATOR:1 Sue, In your article entitled " Why Not More Taxes?" you observe that the Dog Tax of 79. Gd. would be much more lucrative if it were properly enforced in Ireland. Unfortunately, the Dog Tax in Ireland is only half-a-crown. It might easily be doubled without causing a serious grievance to any one. Some people keep worthless dogs who cannot afford to keep them, and these dogs -often attack and worry sheep. I believe that a 5s. tax on dogs would -be welcomed by many people in Ireland. The present tax is, however, pretty well enforced by the police. I could wish that the 10s. tax on gun licences and the three-guinea tax ou game licences were as well enforced.—I am, Sir, &e.,