'Incredibly reckless' to breed Cowen greyhound eight times, says activist

A decision to breed a female greyhound owned by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen eight times, producing at least 35 pups, has been branded as "incredibly reckless".

Mr Cowen, who has responsibility for greyhound racing as part of his new portfolio, was co-owner of a greyhound bitch named Droopys Wiggy from 2007 until at least 2012.