Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food

Dog Control and Sheep-Worrying: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Joe CooneyJoe Cooney (Clare, Fine Gael)

It is important to look at the different locations. We are all well aware of the areas in the country where sheep farming is going on. The sheep need to be protected first. I go back to the responsibility of the dog owners. We have to give credit. There are some fantastic dog owners and we cannot forget that. Is there enforcement as regards dog owners? Can they be taken to court? Can court cases go ahead? Is it up to the IFA or the farmer? Who is responsible?

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