Farm organisation seeks legislation to ban non-working dogs from upland spaces 

Farmers concerned over walkers refusing to comply with requests not to bring dogs on their land, with some leisure users making 'clear threats against farmers'

'Colourful language and aggressive behaviour' is 'quite normal from walkers when asked to not bring their dogs'.

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) is calling for legislation to ban non-working dogs from farmers' upland spaces.

A recent survey carried out by the INHFA on public access identified dog control as a key concern for landowners, with 40% saying it was a "major issue" for them.