Hare Coursing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Ceisteanna (209)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

209. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her views on the recent mauling of a hare at Ballingar, County Offaly, in view of the fact that very clear video footage showing the mauling by two muzzled greyhounds has been widely shared through social media (details supplied). [34111/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 8 November 2016.

Staff of my Department were present at this coursing event to monitor it and I have asked for a report on the matter.