The Journal·4 min read·medium
Taoiseach doesn't know origin of figures TD quoted to argue economic benefits of hare coursing
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The Irish Dáil has voted against a bill to ban hare coursing, with 125 members opposing the measure. Controversy persists regarding the economic impact of the sport, specifically a cited €70 million figure that the Taoiseach and other officials have been unable to verify.
THE DÁIL HAS voted against a highly-controversial bill that would outlaw hare coursing, with 125 members voting against the bill and 24 voting for it.
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