Sinn Féin Rejects Hare Coursing Ban | Limerick News

Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald is refusing to back a proposed hare coursing ban in the Dáil, arguing a full ban could drive the practice underground and make enforcement harder — a stance echoed by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. McDonald insists the issue doesn’t define political identity and isn’t a top priority for Sinn Féin, despite the party having previously adopted a fox hunting ban as policy. The vote is set for Wednesday, with Labour, the Greens, and the Social Democrats supporting the bill — while Ireland remains one of only three EU nations still permitting hare coursing. A recent media mix-up involving a party councillor and a supposed promise from McDonald has also been clarified, with the councillor apologizing for the confusion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0f7d14a2091ee00