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Wildlife Control

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Ceisteanna (588, 603)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Ceist:

588. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider including deer management as an essential service under the updated Covid-19 guidelines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32583/20]

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Patricia Ryan

Ceist:

603. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider including deer management as an essential service under the updated Covid-19 guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32889/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 603 together.

It is my understanding that hunting, including deer hunting, is not an exempted activity under the regulations made by the Minister for Health in the context of COVID – 19 Level 5 Phase.

While my Department does issue licenses for various activities under the Wildlife Acts, this does not in any way grant an exemption to any individual or group from compliance with Government public health guidelines and regulations in relation to COVID -19. It is imperative that all sectors of society adhere to the restrictions.

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