Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
765. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rules, procedures and regulations regarding the training of wild hares for coursing for example running in the desired direction during trials. [24575/22]
View answerHare 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 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).
