Farmers criticise 'failure' to tackle dog control issues as 2023 campaign launched

The IFA began the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in 2021, however, the association's leader Tim Cullinan has said that, "unfortunately, the situation has worsened over the last two years".

IFA Offaly sheep rep Marita Phelan with Enda Bracken on his farm in Gurtacur, Co Offaly, alongside IFA sheep chair Kevin Comiskey, and IFA President Tim Cullinan launching the IFA's 2023 campaign on dog control. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

Farmers have criticised the "failure" of authorities to tackle what is a "growing problem" around dog control. 

The Irish Farmers' Association on Wednesday launched its 2023 campaign on dog control in Co Offaly.