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Why is the Government opposed to banning fox hunting?

An effort to ban fox hunting in Ireland will be voted down in the Dáil later today, which is see...

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18.47 17 Dec 2025


Why is the Government opposed to banning fox hunting?


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An effort to ban fox hunting in Ireland will be voted down in the Dáil later today, which is seen by some to be a step back in animal welfare. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin are all set to oppose the ban.

To discuss this decision, Ciara Doherty is joined by Independent Minister of State, Michael Healy Rae.


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