Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that many of the birds have left by August. Compliance with regulations should never involve the use of heavy flails. This will mean that any birds' nests that might still be active in August would not be at risk. There is another important fact that must be remembered, and it is a fact that can be lost sometimes. It is an offence under the Wildlife Acts, under section 22, to wilfully destroy, injure or mutilate the eggs or nests of any bird species. I wish to advise that there will be regulations and we will have a public consultation process, including consultation with the relevant stakeholders, when finalising any regulations that we come to.