There's a call for a thorough count of the deer population in Donegal.

It's thought that national figures are inaccurate and do not reflect the true number of deer on the ground.

There's said to have been multiple collisions involving deer and vehicles in Donegal with genuine fears that someone will be killed unless action is taken.

Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says the issue is a cause of major concern among some communities.

He says a count needs to take place in the first instance with a view towards taking the appropriate measures thereafter: