Rural Life
2024 saw a 4% increase in the number of livestock worrying incidents reported to local authorities,...
Dog worrying or attacks on livestock can have devastating impacts for farms. Farmers continue to...
Agri Politics
A farmer representative organisation has called for a statutory compensation mechanism for farmers impacted by dog attacks.
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, July 2) to...
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) now has all policy and legislative...
Minister Dara Calleary has said that his department is fully committed to progressing an enhanced approach on dog control issues.
N.Ireland
The IFA and UFU are calling for coordinated all-island measures to address the "growing crisis" of uncontrolled dogs across the country.
Deputy Erin McGreehan has called for legislation to protect "vulnerable livestock, such as sheep, from being attacked and killed by dogs".
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2024.
The INHFA has said that the formation of a new government provides an opportunity to address "ongoing weaknesses" in relation to dog control.
Cork County Council has been allocated almost €100,000 under the government's dog control initiative for local authorities.
Minister Heather Humphreys is seeking advice from the Attorney General on how a ban on XL Bully dogs would work in Ireland.
As rapeseed begins to bloom, Independent Ireland councillor, Ken O'Flynn has warned dog owners to beware, due to possible illness
Agri-Business
The ISPCA welcomes the launch of a national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. The launch was announced by...
Minister Heather Humphreys has launched a major national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities.
The IFA is set to be part of a new national stakeholder group on dog control, established by Minister Heather Humphreys.
There has been a three-week extension to the public consultation on whether the use of electronic shock collars on dogs should be banned.
TD Sean Canney has stated that the Governments recent announcement to increase dog fines wont have an affect without more dog wardens
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has branded government proposals on dog control as "tokenism".
Those who do not have 'effectual control' of their dog will face an on-the-spot fine of €300 from December 1, 2023.
The minister has been urged to fast track stronger laws around dog control after a "dog attack on cattle", one farm organisation has claimed.
The ICMSA Livestock Committee chair has urged dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead and to be vigilant when near livestock.
Government is working on a number of measures in relation to dog control including on-the-spot fines for offences.
