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Deer Cull: 'Why are we always reaching for the gun?'

A Tipperary TD has called for a deer cull after hitting one with his car on his way home. Jackie Cahill says the deer numbers in the country are out of control and are causing issues for farmers and drivers. Is this an issue we need to address in Ireland? Or should these animals be protected? Shane Beatty was joined on Lunchtime Live by John Tierney, Association of Hunt Saboteurs, Damien Hannigan- PRO with the Irish Deer Commission, Gerry Boland, Animal Rights Activist and other listeners to discuss…

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12.51 27 Jan 2023


Deer Cull: 'Why are we always reaching for the gun?'


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A Tipperary TD has called for a deer cull after hitting one with his car on his way home. Jackie Cahill says the deer numbers in the country are out of control and are causing issues for farmers and drivers. Is this an issue we need to address in Ireland? Or should these animals be protected?

Shane Beatty was joined on Lunchtime Live by John Tierney, Association of Hunt Saboteurs, Damien Hannigan- PRO with the Irish Deer Commission, Gerry Boland, Animal Rights Activist and other listeners to discuss…


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