Eamon Ryan calls for countrywide deer cull

'There's a major problem we have with both deer, particularly deer and goats grazing so that no young trees can grow'

There have been calls for a deer cull in Phoenix Park. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has called for a cull of deer across the country.

Mr Ryan has said both deer and goats are doing significant damage across the country and restoring biodiversity must be a priority.