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Government criticised over scheme to shoot seals from boats

Sep 28, 2020 09:52 By radiokerrynews
Government criticised over scheme to shoot seals from boats
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The government's being criticised for considering a scheme to shoot seals with high-power rifles from boats.

It would see licenses given in Kerry and Cork to protect fishermen's catches.

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There are around 10,000 grey seals and 5,000 harbour seals in Ireland.

The government says it's examining a pilot scheme, which has been delayed due to the pandemic.

Melanie Croce, the Executive Director of Seal Rescue Ireland, says it shouldn't be happening:

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