A Longford senator says a rise in pet-ownership during the Covid pandemic has led to a big increase in dog-attacks.
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady says dog-attacks on livestock reached a six-year high last year.
He says dog wardens can fine someone up to 300 euro if their animal is off the leash or is worrying sheep.
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But he says two thirds of these fines weren't paid last year - which he says is alarming:
