Licences to shoot deer increase by 47% under John Gormley's watch

The Irish Independent May 26th 2010 reports that Minister John Gormley has increased the number of licences to shoot deer by 47pc in the past three years. Mr Gormley has allowed the number of licences for 'deer stalking' to increase to more than 4,000 today from about 2,700 three years ago.

Interesting behavior from a Minister who is so vigorous in his views that Stag hunting should be banned ...