Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2024
89. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the NPWS will be prosecuting a retailer who was selling illegal electronic traps in breach of the Wildlife Act 1976 snares and traps regulations (details supplied). [27353/24]
View answerI understand that the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department had conducted an investigation in relation to the sale of electronic rodent traps by a retailer. Upon notification of the legal status of the traps, the retailer promptly removed them from sale and quarantined them until their UK-based manufacturer could collect them.
The decision to prosecute is taken carefully on case by case basis and on consideration of a number of factors including evidentiary standard, public interest and legal advice. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this time.
