Michael Healy-Rae
Question:1430. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a seal cull will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36101/18]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
1430. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a seal cull will take place (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36101/18]
View answerI refer the Deputy to the reply provided in response to his previous question, PQ Reference No. 31811/18.
While seals are protected species, my Department may issue licences to cull individual problem seals, and affected persons can apply for such licences. My Department has no plans to undertake a general cull of seals.