Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

The period beginning on the 26th day of September in each year and ending on the 28th day of February in the year immediately following that year.Shooting with firearms; coursing at regulated coursing matches; hunting with packs of beagles and harriers.I seek: A copy of the regulation(s) referred to in this section - or any version available to the Department.A copy of any brief or guidance for staff or external bodies in relation to the application / interpretation of this section.A copy of any briefing material or background notes on the drafting and implementation of this element of the Order, including any notes or briefs generated in relation to prosecutions taken or considered under the Wildlife Act 1976.A copy of all correspondence with the Irish Coursing Club or Department of Agriculture (previously the Department of sport) in relation to the regulation(s) referred to this section of Open Seasons Order.