Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
455. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if the foxhunting and coursing exemptions in the Animal Welfare Bill can be removed.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41351/12]
View answerIt is my intention to maintain provisions in the Animal Health and Welfare Bill relating to the lawful hunting and coursing of animals and I do not intend to interfere with legitimate field sports which are carried out in a proper manner. Where animals are released in an injured or exhausted condition or where a hare does not have a reasonable chance of escape, the sanctions and penalties set down in the Bill will apply.
