Wildlife Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2019

Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Questions (685)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

685. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if research was carried out in relation to possible side effects of new and brighter LED street lights on wildlife and specifically birds. [21435/19]

Written answers

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My Department is not aware of any significant published research on the impacts of new and brighter LED street lights on birds.