Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020
181. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding shooting and fishing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35938/20]
View answerI would like to clarify for the Deputy that I have no function in relation to traditional game shooting, which is not considered a sporting activity within the interpretations of competitive or recreational sport as stated in the Sport Ireland Act 2015.
In that regard, I understand that An Garda Síochána have clarified that recreational game shooting does not fall under any of the exemptions allowed for in the current regulations. They have also clarified that recreational hunting does not come under any permissible exemptions for travel outside of the home.
