Wildlife Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019

Thursday, 17 January 2019

Questions (274)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

274. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a licence is required to shoot wildfowl in a location (details supplied); if so, the number of licences issued for this purpose in this location; the conditions of the licences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2160/19]

Written answers

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Under the Wildlife Acts there is an Open Season for hunting game bird species which extends from 1 September to varying dates up to the end of January depending on the species concerned and there is no separate licence required from my Department to shoot wildfowl in the location in question.