Do We Really Care About Animal Welfare in Ireland? (Interviews only, audio)

Guests: Jackie Healy Rae (Independent Councillor Kerry County Council) Caroline Rowley (Founder and Director of Ethical Farming Ireland) Description: In anticipation of the upcoming release of RTE's investigative documentary 'Milking It: Dairy's Dirty Secret', which sheds light on the dairy industry's practices and animal welfare concerns, Niall interviews Jackie Healy Rae and Caroline Rowley. The documentary raises important questions about animal welfare in Ireland. Jackie Healy Rae passionately defends farmers, urging viewers to consider the full context of the documentary before passing judgment. He expresses concern for the financial survival of farming families and criticizes individuals like Caroline Rowley for tarnishing the reputation of farmers. Caroline Rowley, an advocate for animal rights, shares her firsthand experiences of witnessing outrageous acts of animal cruelty.