Government TD urges granting of hare-netting licences

A GOVERNMENT TD has clashed with the Irish Council Against Blood Sports (ICABS) over the stormy issue of granting licences to net hares for the coursing season which commences next month.

Mr Niall Collins yesterday called on Environment Minister John Gormley to grant the licences as a matter of urgency.

The ICABS is urging Mr Gormley to refuse the licences.