The debate has continued ahead of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill, the vote for which will take place on December 17th in the Dáil
TD Ruth Coppinger introduced the Bill to outlaw fox hunting in Ireland by amending the 2013 Act, seeking to ban traditional hunting, trail hunting, and snaring.
It has sparked huge debate amongst politicians and animal welfare advocates.
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Longford–Westmeath Senator Paraic Brady has strongly opposed the Bill and told the Joe Finnegan Show he has seen firsthand the problems foxes can cause:
Animal rights activist Nuala Donlon also appeared on the JF Show, saying there is no evidence to justify fox hunting:
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They disagreed on the contents of the bill and what it would mean for fox hunting going forward:
