Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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843. To ask the Minister for Health if the tradition of feeding pigeons with food scraps is deemed to be a potential hazard which may attract vermin such as rats; if there are any guidelines from environmental health officers for dealing with complaints regarding such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38283/15]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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This is a matter for the HSE, therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.