Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Coursing Events.

Nora Owen

Question:

386 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he has received a complaint about a recent coursing event in Abbeyfeale; if he is concerned that certain activities might have been in breach of the Wildlife Act, 1976; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1456/01]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

A complaint has been received recently about the Abbeyfeale coursing meeting and is being examined in my Department. Breaches of the Wildlife Act, 1976 are a matter for the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands.