A Castleisland councillor is urging Kerry TDs not to support a bill banning fox-hunting.
The Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025 was introduced in the Dáil by People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger to make fox hunting illegal on animal welfare grounds.
It is scheduled for a second stage debate in the Dáil on Wednesday, 17th December.
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However, Fianna Fail councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald argues fox-hunting is a 'rural pursuit' and should not be banned:
