Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

There are currently no plans to extend the season any further.

As we know, bird-nesting season is upon us. It is important that everybody, both contractors and landowners, adheres to that. We have developed a programme around awareness, including across our social media channels. Separately, on roadside safety and overhanging branches, there is already an exemption under the Wildlife Act. That is already in place for landowners, contractors and local authorities to ensure that roadside safety is paramount.

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