Wildlife Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Questions (646)

Áine Collins

Question:

646. Deputy Áine Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if farmers on hen harrier-designated land will be included in the new threat response plan. [6022/15]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The composition of the Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan Consultative Committee is still under consideration. However, it is my intention that the Committee will include a farmer or farmers with lands designated as a Special Protection Area for the Hen Harrier.