Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)

There are many different points of view among animal welfare and environmental groups and there are many different views in society on this issue. Many people are in the middle ground and are prepared to do this but will bring on board the different points of view.

The Minister has introduced inconsistencies in this legislation. Hares are captured for coursing and can be killed. Other animals can be killed but in this hunt the animals cannot be killed and their welfare is monitored.

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