Minister of State at the Department for Agriculture and Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is defending fox hunting.
It's as a protest will be held outside Leinster House calling for the practice to be banned.
An amendment to current laws is being tabled by People Before Profit to outlaw foxhunting - labelling it as a 'cruel and inhumane blood sport'.
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Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, says foxes pose many threats to livestock and wildlife:
