New regulations on dog control have to be backed up with enforcement


IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey said the stronger regulations on dog controls that will go before Cabinet today will go some way to address the growing problem of dog attacks on livestock. “IFA had looked for a centralised database, larger fines and more dog wardens to enforce stricter controls. The authorities have been slow to […]


‘No Dogs Allowed’ Campaign to continue until authorities take action


THE IFA have re-launched their campaign on dog control after IFA President Tim Cullinan criticised the failure of the authorities to tackle what is a growing problem on farms. IFA began the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in 2021. Speaking about the issue, Tim said unfortunately, the situation has worsened over the last two years, with […]