Wildlife Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Questions (650)

James Browne

Question:

650. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the owners of grasslands at a site (details supplied) will be directed in accordance with regulations 27, 28 and or 29 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, SI 477 of 2011, to examine the management of these grasslands; if this measure will be taken in order to ensure the favourable condition of same lands upon which Brent geese, a protected species depend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39754/18]

Written answers

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

These lands, which were formerly playing fields, do not form part of a designated European site, are not an integral part of the core habitat for the Brent geese population, and I am not aware of any activity being carried out on the lands which meets any of the criteria for issuing of directions under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011-2015.