Further calls have been for more robust measures to curb dog attacks on sheep.

Recent incidents have led to a spate of deaths of a number of sheep with farmers right across the north west among those impacted.

A Dáil sub-committee heard this week discussed dog control and sheep worrying with a number of farming and elected representatives debating a range of issues including oversight, enforcement and accountability.

INHFA National Chairperson and Donegal-based farmer, Pheilim Molloy says there remains a number of misconceptions about the industry: