asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will consider returning the species of Greenland white-fronted geese to the open order shooting list for 1985-86 on a nationwide basis.
48.
Written Answers. - Greenland White-Fronted Goose.
47.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will give immediate sanction to the implementing of an open season on the Greenland white-fronted goose for game shooting throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
49.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will ensure that his Department furnish a Wexford organisation (details supplied) with the research findings of his Department in relation to the Greenland white-fronted geese.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 to 49, inclusive, together.
In connection with the making of the appropriate order under section 24 of the Wildlife Act, 1976, in respect of the open seasons for the 1985-86 hunting season, I am awaiting the advice of the Wildlife Advisory Council on my Department's research findings in so far as the Greenland white-fronted goose is concerned. I hope to be in a position to make the order later this month. The question of publication of the findings referred to will be considered at that stage.