A Kerry Sinn Féin TD has condemned the action of illegally hunting protected species in the county.
Pa Daly was reacting to reports from residents in the Banna area - of illegal hunting activity, by a group accompanied by lurcher dogs.
Images of the hunters posing with dead hares have appeared on social media.
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Deputy Daly says the hare is a protected species and must be protected and preserved;
He says the behaviour jeopardises legitimate practitioners, as well as causes alarm to locals:
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