Wildlife Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2019

Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Ceisteanna (685)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

685. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if research was carried out in relation to possible side effects of new and brighter LED street lights on wildlife and specifically birds. [21435/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My Department is not aware of any significant published research on the impacts of new and brighter LED street lights on birds.