asked the Minister for Agriculture whether he is aware that North County Dublin farmers have suffered a loss of young lambs which were attacked and killed by carrion crows; and whether, in view of the report that these birds are nesting in the trees surrounding Portrane Mental Hospital, he will instruct the local authority to have the birds destroyed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Lambs Attacked by Carrion Crows.
I have not been able to obtain any confirmation of the reports referred to in the Deputy's question. I have no power to direct a local authority on the lines suggested. In any event I would prefer to rely on local initiative to scare the crows, rather than on the Government of Ireland.