Written answers

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs

Wildlife Protection

9:00 pm

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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Question 105: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he will take to deal with the Ward Union Hunt, which has been reported as engaging in stag hunting; and if he will condemn this illegality. [14654/12]

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Officials of my Department monitor compliance with the Wildlife Acts across the country on an ongoing basis and carry out patrols and site visits to enforce the various provisions of these Acts as required. They also investigate reports of breaches of the Acts. Members of An Garda Síochána are also empowered under the Acts to investigate alleged offences and to prosecute, if they see fit.

In this regard, my Department will follow up appropriately on any alleged breaches of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010 which makes it an offence to hunt a deer with two or more dogs.

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