A bill to ban hare-coursing could see people who engage in the practice jailed for six months.
Dublin TD Paul Murphy is launching it with animal rights groups today.
He's proposing a fine of up to a thousand euro, along with, or instead of, imprisonment.
It's the third time a piece of legislation like this has been introduced to the Dail, firstly in the 90s and again in 2016.
Public Warned: Cliff Walk In Danger Of Collapse
Wicklow County Council says it has no option but to prohibit access on public safety grounds.
Wicklow Cultural Icon Katie Taylor Plans Croker Sunset Showdown
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West Wicklow Operation Ends Amid Forensic Probe into Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Cases
A Garda search in west Wicklow linked to Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has ended. Forensic work continues at the site, and investigations remain active. Families have been fully updated.
Arklow Plays A Major Part As Commercial Vacancy Rate In Wicklow Rises
The GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report for Q4 2025 examined a sample of 80 towns across Ireland, and 22 postal districts in Dublin. Arklow had the highest commercial vacancy rate in December 2025 while Greystones had the lowest.
Limited Supply, Commuter Demand & Housing Shortages Push Wicklow Rents To Historic Highs
Without major state-led housing intervention and accelerated building Wicklow renters will continue facing intensifying competition and relentless price growth
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