Brendan Griffin
Question:388 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views regarding Larsen traps (details supplied) [27582/11]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2011
388 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views regarding Larsen traps (details supplied) [27582/11]
View answerMy Department has responsibility for regulating the use of traps, snares and nets for catching wildlife. This is done in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2010 and the Wildlife Act 1976 (Approved Traps, Snares and Nets) Regulations 2003. The use of Larsen Traps complies with the provisions of these regulations and is acceptable when carried out with due care.