Cathal Crowe
Ceist:331. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the 2020 to 2021 hare coursing licences. [24731/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
331. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the 2020 to 2021 hare coursing licences. [24731/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra358. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a decision has been made regarding the issuing of licences for hare coursing; if the decision is in line with Departmental advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25425/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 331 and 358 together.
On 16 September last my Department issued licenses under the Wildlife Acts to the Irish Coursing Club on behalf of its affiliated clubs to net and tag hares for the forthcoming 2020/2021 coursing season.