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Mon 09 Sep 2008Gormley in coursing row
A decision by Minister for the Environment John Gormley to issue licences to the Irish Coursing Club for the capture and tagging of hares has been criticised by the Irish Council Against Blood Sports.
Mr Gormley said he would strictly monitor coursing clubs for adherence to the licence conditions set for the hares' welfare.
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