Sir, – On my daily commute through the Phoenix Park I am always aware of the presence of the deer population, and the steps one should take to avoid contact with same.
On December 5th at lunchtime, traffic came to a standstill on Chesterfield Avenue. A group of people with young children had left their cars and were feeding the deer who had encroached on to the cycle lane.
This practice can lead to a false sense of security and an increase in the accident rate, especially when darkness falls.
I urge visitors to the park to heed the advice of the park rangers and view the deer in safe areas. – Yours, etc,
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TONY KILLEEN
Navan Road,
Dublin 7.