Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
342. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to grant a derogation from the closed season for the hunting of wood pigeons in order to ensure that crops are not damaged, prior to the current derogation elapsing at the end of the April 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16591/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe current Wild Bird Declarations (General & Air Safety) that were signed in April 2021, allowing for the control of certain wild bird species, are due to expire on 30 April 2022. A decision on new Declarations covering the period 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023 will be made prior to the expiry of the current Declarations. My Department recently held a public consultation to inform this process and all views submitted are currently being reviewed. There are no plans to grant a separate derogation from the closed season for the hunting of wood pigeon.
