Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Cathaoirleach never lost it.

On the question of staffing, the number of rangers has been reduced from nine to four. That number must be increased. There is a certain cull needed of old and infirm deer, particularly red deer. No-one wants the population of native red deer to be greatly reduced. However, old and inform animals must be removed from the deer population, and maybe a few hinds. As far as I am concerned, the population of Japanese Sika deer can be wiped out. They are more difficult because they are smaller animals and thus are better at hiding in the woods.Their number is down. With more rangers, management of that will improve. Please God, that will happen. I ask that the Minister be brought to the House in early course to discuss these issues. Did Senator Conway-Walsh mention another national park?