Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has called on the Minister for Agriculture to come up with an eradication plan for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) that does not involve the culling of badgers. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on agriculture, said: “A recent investigation by the Journal found that of the 10,301 badgers culled in […]
Read moreA new aquarium will be opening in the former Sea Life building in Bray, County Wicklow, news which is sure to leave local residents awash with excitement, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who’s the party’s marine spokesperson and represents the Wicklow constituency, said: “I’m delighted to see an aquarium return to […]
Read moreSocial Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has expressed grave concern at reports today of oil covered birds turning up on beaches along Ireland’s east coast. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on biodiversity, said: “I am shocked to learn of this incident, which is being closely monitored by Birdwatch Ireland and the Oiled Wildlife Response […]
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