Wildlife Conservation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Questions (472)

Bríd Smith

Question:

472. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if steps will be taken to remove red and amber listed birds from the Open Seasons Order given they are threatened birds of the highest conservation concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21675/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The latest review of Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland was published in the last couple of weeks. I have met with BirdWatch Ireland staff who were among the authors of the report to discuss it and I am considering the various issues  arising.