Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005
291 Mr. Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she intends to take to stop roaming deer entering land (details supplied) and infecting cattle by spreading disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3096/05]
View answerIssues relating to wild deer are the primary responsibility of the parks and wildlife divisions of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Farmers also have a responsibility to ensure that the fencing around their holdings provides adequate protection against the entry of unwanted animals. Responsibility for farmed deer rests with the herdowners.
