Michael Healy-Rae on rural road safety
Summary
Independent TD Michael Healy-Ray argues that Ireland’s deer population has exploded, causing hundreds of annual traffic collisions and property damage. He criticizes the RSA for ignoring the issue and suggests extreme measures, including a 70% cull and bounties, to reduce the herd. Healy-Ray contends that current culling efforts are inadequate and that no official census exists to accurately quantify the deer population.
Topics discussed
Show introduction and sponsor
Deer-vehicle collisions and RSA campaign
Proposal for a deer culling bounty
Underreported accidents and population growth
Ecological impact and habitat displacement
Targeting a 70% population reduction
Criticism of RSA policy and spending
Debating the feasibility of mass culling
Lack of official deer census data
Call for RSA to address rural safety
Government recruitment for construction
Building Ireland campaign details
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