asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if his Department is satisfied with the regulations controlling the use of State forests for the purpose of game-shooting; when these regulations were last revised; and if in view of the increased use being made of forest walks in the Dublin-Wicklow Mountain ranges, he will now consider prohibiting the use of the forests under his control in this region for the purpose of game shooting.
Written Answers. - State Forest Game Shooting.
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Arrangements for hunting at State forests are kept under review and prior to the tragic occurrence of 22 November 1980 had proved satisfactory. I have now directed that the Forest and Wildlife Service undertake a thorough review of all aspects of game shooting and in particular deer stalking at State forests, in the course of which all aspects will be considered. I have, in the meantime, as a precautionary measure suspended all licences to hunt deer on State forest lands.