Mink out of style with wildlife chiefs

THE undocumented Irish may be getting a hard time in US, but here in Ireland the Government is planning a much more radical expulsion of unwelcome Americans.

The offenders on this side of the Atlantic are fairly reclusive, only make fleeting appearances to dine on our finest fare and wear the finest fur when heading out to dinner.

The American mink was brought to Ireland in 1951 to cater to the demand for fur coats and were bred on up to 40 farms, each containing 70 animals.