DEAR SIR:

I watched RTE’s Late Late Show last Friday night. I’ve tried to contact them but failed. I couldn’t but admire the splendid bull on the show. However, I find it hard to believe he was presented in public with only one ear tag. The Department tells us it’s illegal re animal identification. If my bull as much as looked over the boundary fence with only one ear tag he is liable to be shot.

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