Deer Hunting

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 May 2016

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Ceisteanna (170)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

170. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for an out-of-season licence for shooting deer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12390/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

An application was received in my Department last month from the individual in question for a permit under Section 42 of the Wildlife Acts to hunt deer out of season. The permit has issued to the individual.