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Hare Coursing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Questions (327, 346)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

327. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if licences for the capture of hares for the 2020-21 hare coursing season have been issued; if not, when licences will be issued; his plans to place specific conditions on those licences in view of the incidents of RDH2 found in the population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/20]

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John McGuinness

Question:

346. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the process in terms of the renewal of the national coursing licence; if there is a consultation process and timeframe; and his views on the matter. [23500/20]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 and 346 together.

I am at present considering a license application from the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of its associated clubs to capture hares for the forthcoming 2020/2011 coursing season. My Department has already consulted with the Irish Coursing Club in relation to its license applications and has received a number of views from a range of different interests in this regard. A decision on the application will be made imminently.

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