Written answers
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Hare Coursing
Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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384. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all hare coursing activity will be suspended for the purpose of restricting the spread of Covid-19 for the duration of all travel restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36017/20]
Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Hare coursing is regulated under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly by the Irish Coursing Club (ICC), subject to the general control and direction of Rásaíocht Con Éireann. Hare coursing is managed and regulated by the ICC. Hares can only be collected for coursing by clubs affiliated to the ICC, in accordance with the terms of two licences granted by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
This Department is not responsible for licensing or attendance at coursing events. It is a matter for the licensing authority and the Department of Health as to the current arrangements for coursing events and their compliance with public health guidelines.
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