Wildlife Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2023

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Questions (269)

Paul Murphy

Question:

269. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that a company (details supplied) has responded positively to appeals and banned cruel animal snares from its website; if he agrees that Ireland should follow the example of Wales, which is poised to ban them; if he will take actions to ensure that this happens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26810/23]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

In Ireland, any traps or snares used must comply with the relevant traps and snares regulations, (Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003).

Any proposals for changes to this legislation or policy matters relating to this legislation should be directed to my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, under whose remit the legislation falls.