Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the increase in foxes living in Dublin north central; and if he has concerns regarding same. [26009/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The legislative responsibility of my Department covers farmed animals only. However, while foxes do not come under the remit of my Department, I am nevertheless aware of the increased number of foxes living in urban areas in recent times. As the mating season takes place in January/February, foxes are particularly noticeable at this time of year as the young foxes begin to emerge from the den. This would account for increased sightings at this time of year.