Sinn Féin calls for a review of laws around dogs attack

Sinn Féin calls for a review of laws around dogs attacking livestock


A review on current laws around dogs attacking sheep needs to be reviewed, according to Sinn Fein.
It’s claimed over 3,000 sheep are attacked by dogs every year, with the Department of Rural Affairs adding that 253 incidents of ‘Livestock Worrying’ were reported to local authorities in 2019.
20 sheep were killed in such an attack on a farm in West Waterford last year.
The Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys said in a statement that dog owners must take responsibility for their animals, especially coming up to lambing season.
Sinn Féin’s Agriculture spokesperson believes a review into current laws needs to be carried out: “We need to see if additional enforcement of those responsibilities of dog owners and increased protections for farmers can be identified and put in place.

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