Agri Politics
Minister Martin Heydon has outlined initiatives to combat livestock worrying, including awareness campaigns and more funding for dog wardens.
N.Ireland
The UFU has urged NI farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light of recent attacks on sheep.
The IFA president Francie Gorman said the "scourge of dog attacks" must be confronted by "imposing the full rigours of the law".
Police are appealing for information following the death of thirteen lambs in Co. Down between Friday (March 13) and Saturday (March 14).
Dog owners are being reminded to take precautions to prevent livestock worrying and protect animal welfare during lambing season.
New figures from NFU Mutual have estimated that livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks during 2025 in NI.
Sheep
A 78-year old east Clare man who has pleaded guilty to owning a dog that 'worried' livestock has escaped a conviction.
A senator has called for intervention from the department to stop 'the growing number' of dog attacks on sheep across the country.
Rural Life
Unlimited fines have been passed for livestock worrying, strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.
The IBLA chair, Kieran Delaney is calling for a review of dog microchip registration rules following a fatal sheep attack on his own farm.
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Minister Heydon has been called on to secure sufficient resources in Budget 2026 so his department can address dog control issues.
The INHFA has said it "demands action" on livestock worrying and dog attacks, saying the issue has reached a "crisis point".
A council in Northern Ireland has prosecuted a dog owner for the second time for offences relating to "livestock attacking and worrying".
A farmer in south Co. Wexford is currently counting the cost of the fourth instance of finding his livestock dead on his land this year.
NI Water, Mourne Heritage Trust and the National Trust are calling for dogs to be kept under control following a spate of livestock attacks.
Agri-Business
The IFA launched its 2024 "No Dogs Allowed" campaign as it says the government "fails" to address the issue of dog attacks on livestock
The ICSA has issued a plea to dog owners to remain "vigilant and responsible" for their dogs in order to prevent attacks on sheep.
An number of lambs were "mauled" in a recent dog attack in Armagh, Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said.
An dog attack on a sheep flock in Co. Kerry at the weekend has sparked demand for "concrete measures" to deal with the issue.
