Departmental Surveys

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Ceisteanna (609)

Duncan Smith

Ceist:

609. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has deferred policy formation and or decisions on potential actions to be taken in the interests of public health and safety under Article 9.1.a of the 1979 Birds Directive in respect of the etender published on 16 March 2021 for a national survey of urban seagulls (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39271/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The results of the survey that is being carried out on foot of the etender that was published in relation to a national survey of urban seagulls will feed into any policy formation and decisions on potential actions to be taken in this regard. The survey is currently underway and a report on findings is expected in the Autumn.