{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a3e4210cb67fc75eacf14d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"TD Calls for Free Vote in Dáil on Legislation to Ban hare Coursing - 26/06/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1782461990368-9129fdcd-9f0a-45bb-ba7c-c93bde4eba09.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Legislation that would ban hare coursing is set to come before the Dáil next week, with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy calling on Government TDs to be given a free vote on the issue.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Murphy says the proposed legislation would end the practice of hare coursing in Ireland, arguing that while hares are a protected species, thousands are captured each year for organised events and a number are killed or injured during the coursing season.</p><p><br></p><p>He has also pointed to recent comments by Tánaiste Simon Harris suggesting there is a strong case for allowing TDs more opportunities to vote outside the party whip system.</p><p><br></p><p>The Bill will be debated in the Dáil next Thursday, with a vote expected the following week.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Paul Murphy joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}