SDLP say minister is ‘sidestepping’ dog control responsibility

SDLP say minister is ‘sidestepping’ dog control responsibility

By Ryan Sands Local SDLP representatives have expressed frustration at ministerial correspondence that they say “sidesteps responsibility for dog control” at Downpatrick’s Quoile Nature Reserve. South Down MLA Colin McGrath and town councillor Conor Galbraith previously raised concerns “about dogs being routinely let off leads at the popular nature reserve”, which they highlighted has “clear signage” indicating it is managed by the Department of…