Anti-hunt protests call for ban on bloodsports

ANTI-HUNTING groups last night called on the Government to immediately introduce legislation that will outlaw bloodsports in the new year.

The Association of Hunt Saboteurs (AOHS) and BadgerWatch Ireland made the call after holding protests at St Stephen’s day hunts in Waterford and Meath.

“It’s time for our legislators to deal with this issue. They must carry out the wishes of their electorate who do not wish to have wildlife abused and killed for entertainment” AOHS campaigns director John Tierney said.