Hare Coursing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Questions (766)

Paul Murphy

Question:

766. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rules, procedures and regulations regarding the length of time that a wild hare can be held in captivity for coursing. [24576/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the Irish Coursing Club under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.

Hares can only be collected for coursing and subsequently released, by clubs affiliated to the ICC, in accordance with the terms of licences granted by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (National Parks and Wildlife Service).