Sheep and dogs will suffer because of the Department of Agriculture's "allergy to science".
That's the opinion of Ahascragh native Senator Ronan Mullen, over a planned ban on the training of dogs with e-collars to stop them venturing near livestock.
He's challenging Minister Charlie McConalogue to publish the scientific evidence, and reveal the results of the public consultation.
Senator Mullen says we're seeing a devastating increase in dog attacks - and more dogs being shot as a result.
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