IFA call for new curbs on dogs
THE IFA have asked whatever new Government comes into power to put in place a series of measures to try and curb the scourge of savage dog attacks on sheep flocks.
According to the IFA, some dog owners were still allowing their pets to roam free without restriction – a practice they have described as ‘grossly irresponsible, reckless and selfish’.
The also claim that part of the problem in the giving of dogs as family pets at Christmas time to families and individuals who are not prepared to devote the time to responsible dog ownership.
The IFA proposed to the country’s new Government to take on board the following three measures.
■ A properly-funded dog warden service in every county.
■ Micro-chipping of all dogs to be mandatory and properly implemented.
■ A central database managed by a Government Department.
IFA National Sheep Committee Chair, Sean Dennehy said that marauding dogs were a nationwide problem for sheep farmers and added that dog owners can be held responsible for any losses from attacks on sheep, with serious financial and legal consequences.
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