Murphy Urges Ban on 'Cruel Practice' of Coursing

Murphy urges ban on 'cruel practice' of coursing

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy has said he wants the law to change on hare coursing due to it being a "cruel practice".

TDs defend voting against hare coursing bill despite personally believing practice should be banned

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to vote against a People Before Profit Bill to ban the practice next week.

Paul Murphy Exposes Hare Coursing Cruelty

Paul Murphy addressed the Dáil to challenge the claim that hare coursing is compatible with animal welfare, arguing the practice inherently harms wild hares and must be banned. He summarised reports of injuries from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, questioned economic claims for the sport, and urged pressure on TDs ahead of the vote. Chapters: 00:00 Opening and regulation 00:18 Defining hare coursing 01:00 Capture and treatment of hares …