I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 to 125, inclusive, together.
The current number of wildlife officers in the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Office of Public Works is: seven Regional Managers; six Assistant Regional Managers; five District Wildlife Officers; 51 Wildlife Rangers and 19 Park Rangers.
These officers are responsible for implementation of the 1976 Wildlife Act and conservation of National Parks, Nature Reserves and other protected areas. Staff are organised on a regional, district and area basis. Each Wildlife Ranger has a specific area of operation.