An Garda Síochána has issued an appeal to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control in response to a spate of attacks on livestock in recent weeks.
Gardaí estimate that 400 dog attacks take place each year with up to 4,000 sheep killed annually as a result.
A spokesperson said: “These incidents cause financial loss to the farming community as well as distress to those involved.
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“Those taking exercise must comply with COVID-19 regulations and dogs must be kept under effective control at all times.”
Owners are liable
Under the control of dogs act, local authorities are responsible to; appoint wardens and provide shelters, seize dogs, impose fines and take court proceedings.
Dog owners must have a licence and keep the dog under effective control outside the house or premises. Owners are liable for injury or damage caused by their dog to people or livestock.
Since 2015 it is compulsory to have a dog microchipped. The dog must also wear a collar with the owners name and address.
Stray dogs are dogs that are in a public and unaccompanied by the owner. If your dog is strayed or missing contact your local dog pound directly to check if it is there.
If you have an unwanted dog contact the local ISPCA branch, dog pound, or local authority.
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An Garda Síochána has issued an appeal to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control in response to a spate of attacks on livestock in recent weeks.
Gardaí estimate that 400 dog attacks take place each year with up to 4,000 sheep killed annually as a result.
A spokesperson said: “These incidents cause financial loss to the farming community as well as distress to those involved.
“Those taking exercise must comply with COVID-19 regulations and dogs must be kept under effective control at all times.”
Owners are liable
Under the control of dogs act, local authorities are responsible to; appoint wardens and provide shelters, seize dogs, impose fines and take court proceedings.
Dog owners must have a licence and keep the dog under effective control outside the house or premises. Owners are liable for injury or damage caused by their dog to people or livestock.
Since 2015 it is compulsory to have a dog microchipped. The dog must also wear a collar with the owners name and address.
Stray dogs are dogs that are in a public and unaccompanied by the owner. If your dog is strayed or missing contact your local dog pound directly to check if it is there.
If you have an unwanted dog contact the local ISPCA branch, dog pound, or local authority.
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