A farmer in north Wicklow, who misplaced three lambs in simply 10 days after they have been killed by dogs, has known as for extra consciousness amongst canine house owners who permit their pets off the leash in forest subsequent to agricultural land.
It comes as Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys introduced a collection of latest measures designed to reinforce canine management, which can see on-the-spot fines for extra severe offences below the Control of Dogs Act enhance from €100 to €300.