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PROTECTION OF HARES

Early day motion 1766, tabled 7 March 2006 by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (DUP). Signed by 49 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Department of Environment Northern Ireland that it will establish a temporary protection order to prevent the killing, taking and trade in Irish hares; is concerned that the results of the 2005 Irish Hare Survey show a 40 per cent. reduction in the population from 2004 figures; notes that this raises concerns about the long-term viability of the hare population; recognises the role that legal and illegal coursing have played in the decline of the hare population; and calls on the Government to introduce legislation as soon as possible to ensure permanent protection for the Irish hare to help secure the long-term survival of the species.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 6, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.