Pat O'Neill (Fine Gael)

Will the Minister clarify whether wild animals are included in the definition of what constitutes an animal under this section? I refer, for example, to wild birds and fish. The Bill may be in conflict with certain aspects of the Wildlife Act on which hunters rely to validate their sports activities. I wish to suggest a wording which might be included in respect of wild animals, namely, "Animals, birds or fish living and sustaining themselves at both an individual and a population level in the wild for their requirements". I ask the Minister to consider drafting an amendment containing this wording before Report Stage.