Wildlife Conservation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Ceisteanna (332)

John Paul Phelan

Ceist:

332. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the first meeting of the 'Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds Stakeholder Forum' will take place; the details of the forum membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The National Parks & Wildlife Service in my Department are currently looking into the establishment of a stakeholder forum on the sustainable hunting of protected wild birds. Details of any such forum, including the scope and membership, will be communicated to the relevant stakeholders in due course.