Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This question aims to give us the opportunity to explore one of the most exciting aspects of the Minister's responsibilities, the whole area of conservation by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and specifically the success to date of the reintroduction of the golden eagle. That project is proceeding. I am aware the Minister has a great interest in it. There is also the conservation effort in terms of the Irish red deer herd. The Minister will also admit to having a particular interest in that project given that Kerry has been the seat of learning, so to speak, in terms of what has been done with the native species.

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