Remote-controlled shock collars for cats and dogs to be banned

Minister McConalogue urged owners to keep their dogs under control when they are around sheep and other livestock.

The use of handheld remote-controlled electronic shock collars on cats and dogs are to be banned according to minister for agriculture, food and marine, Charlie McConalogue.

The move comes on the back of a recommendation made to the minister by the Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare.