Dáil debates

Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

 

12:50 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister, Deputy Madigan, addressed this matter yesterday during Topical Issues. I am advised that the first ever positive test for the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus 2 in the Irish wild hare population was recorded in late July and, as a consequence of that, on 9 August the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht temporarily suspended the licence until the extent of the virus is established. The virus could wipe out the entire Irish hare population and, for that reason, the suspension of licences will continue. The coursing community is concerned as the netting of hares needs to take place now in order that the 2019-20 coursing season can start in October.

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