Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My responsibility is to designate certain special areas of conservation to protect seals, which I do, as a result of which they are protected in habitats where they typically live. However, I do not have responsibility for the rehabilitation of seals. I suggest that the council might be the appropriate body to promote the project and develop it in conjunction with local people and organisations. As someone who has been involved in promoting and creating a number of projects in different areas, I sincerely offer my assistance to Deputy Daly. We can discuss the matter afterwards and I will give her any direction I can, as I know she is very committed and sincere about the project.

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