The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) has said it is “unaware of any objective, proportionate reasons as to why other comparable activities are permitted and coursing is not” under new Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions.
On December 2, hare coursing was included on S.I. 560/2020 of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) Regulations 2020.
This legislation is now amended, resulting in coursing not being permitted under the Level 5 status of the country. In a notice issued to those involved in hare coursing, the ICC said it is seeking clarity in respect of this amendment.
The Christmas and New Year calendar of events are disrupted because of the exclusion.