As the Open Seasons Order allowing the hunting of birds begins today - Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has promised to review how hunting practices impact Irish bird populations. Is there a way to hunt birds in Ireland sustainably, or should the practice be outlawed completely? To discuss this further we heard from  John Carmody - Animals Rights Campaigner.

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