Could forcing dog owners to get their pets microchipped also help tackle dog fouling?
The suggestion was made during this week's House of Keys sitting where the second reading of the Dogs (Amendment) Bill was debated.
The new laws would see an end to the current licensing system - dog owners would instead have to get their pets chipped.
Garff MHK Martyn Perkins said if pets' details were available irresponsible dog owners could be tracked down via their dog's DNA:
Special event for twins, triplets, quadruplets...
A picnic celebrating twins, triplets and other multiple births will be held at the Roundhouse in Braddan later this month.
Manx Care spent over £332k recruiting through job agencies
Health minister Claire Christian says Manx Care has spent more than £330,000 on recruitment agencies in the past four years.
10 people in three years skip public housing queue
Ten people have been given public sector homes in the past three years despite not meeting residency requirements.
Kirk Michael actor stars with son of James Bond!
Kirk Michael actor John Rhys-Davies is teaming up with James Bond's son for his next movie project.
New ambulance base planned at Noble's Hospital
Health Minister Claire Christian says government's approved £125,000 for the early stages of replacing an ambulance station.
Government did listen at public roadshows, insists chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the government has taken action on all major issues raised by the public during a series of roadshows last year.
Carer report paints grim picture on health and finances
85 percent of Island carers say their health has worsened since becoming one.
MHK asks for Tynwald backing over exact cost of school validation
A Ramsey MHK will try to force the release of information about a report into the Island's schools, after the education minister was given permission not to answer a question about its cost.
