asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry whether he will introduce legislation to prohibit the export of fox skins.
Written Answers. - Fox Skin Exports.
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I already have the necessary powers under the Wildlife Act, 1976, to prohibit the export of fox skins.
Regulations which I made in 1979 provided that a person exporting skins required a licence from my Department. This action was intended to enable my Department to monitor the export trade and consider remedial action if this became necessary.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the fox is an endangered species at present but I am keeping the situation under review and should the circumstances warrant it I will consider, in consultation with the Wildlife Advisory Council, whether further restrictions or controls are necessary.