Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
578. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will ensure that breaches to the legislation banning stag hunting are dealt with appropriately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13272/14]
View answerOfficials of my Department monitor compliance with the Wildlife Acts across the country on an ongoing basis, and carry out patrols and site visits to enforce the various provisions of these Acts, as required. They also investigate reports of breaches of the Acts. Members of An Garda Síochána are also empowered under the Acts to investigate alleged offences and to prosecute if they see fit. In this regard, my Department will follow up appropriately on any breaches of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 which makes it an offence to hunt a deer with two or more dogs.
