Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 October 2021
298. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date the attention of the Forest Service section of his Department was drawn to SI No. 293 of 2021, the details and implications of which were outlined through circular 10 of 2021 on 7 July 2021; if his officials were involved or consulted with before this statutory instrument became law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51405/21]
View answer299. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if staff from the Forest Service division of his Department were aware of SI No. 293 of 2021 before issuing circular 8 of 2021 which was issued on 17 June 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51406/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 298 and 299 together.
The European Union (Birds and Natural Habitats) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021, (S.I. No. 293 of 2021) were signed on 21st June, 2021 by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. My Department was made aware of it later that week by that Department.
These Regulations were signed after Circular 8/2021 issued. However, the contents of that Circular are unaffected by the SI.
