Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for raising this point. If he provides further details and data on it, I will certainly have it considered and assessed.

The Department has worked with the National Parks and Wildlife Service using the available evidence, intelligence and data to identify the areas where co-operative projects would work and deliver results and where collaboration is needed. In those areas where it is needed, we must ensure it is applied and we work together. I will certainly ensure that any additional information is assessed. It is key that we use the environmental scheme to reduce emissions and support the environment, while seeking to reverse biodiversity decline and maintain our wildlife and bird life. We must bring farmers together at a landscape level to put in place measures to support that and deliver results. I am happy to engage further on that.

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