Dublin Zoo 'vehemently' denies allegations made in Dáil of animal cruelty and sexual harassment

Dublin Zoo denied the animal welfare allegations and said it had been recognised for quality of care. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

The Dáil has heard allegations of financial mismanagement, animal cruelty and sexual harassment at Dublin Zoo.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy made the allegations as he introduced a bill on Thursday which would lead to emergency examination of the zoo.