Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1267. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a decision to not shoot wood pigeon in 2020 has been made; and if so, the way in which the decision was arrived at. [8474/20]
View answer1279. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will reconsider the ban on the shooting of wood pigeons; the consultation she has had with stakeholder organisations prior to the ban being introduced; the scientific analysis the ban was based upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8724/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1267 and 1279 together.
I refer the Deputies to my reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 1083, 1085, 1086, 1089, 1093, 1094, 1095, 0197, 1100, 1101, 1103, 1104 and 1107 of 27 May 2020 where I addressed the various issues raised by the Deputies.
