asked the Minister for Justice if he will state whether any further steps are being taken by his Department for the protection of game; and whether he will consider giving assistance to organisations interested in the destruction of vermin.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Protection of Game.
Any suggestions for the better protection of game will receive my sympathetic consideration. I have not, however, at my disposal any moneys with which I could assist organisations interested in the destruction of vermin.
Could the Minister not see his way to allocate some of the moneys collected by way of game licences and gun certificates to the destruction of vermin and the protection of game? I am not now referring to the damage done by foxes, but to game generally.
Mr. Boland
I have no control of that money. It is not at my disposal.