Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2024
90. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ban larsen traps due to the stress and suffering caused to trapped birds and the fact that they are banned in Denmark, their country of origin. [27354/24]
View answerThe National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has commenced a project to review and update wildlife legislation. This is an extensive review and is a multi-year project. It will examine closely the effectiveness of our legislation in protecting wildlife and regulating activities that adversely impact on wildlife and biodiversity. A first phase of public consultation will commence soon. Many aspects of legislation will be examined as part of this project, including the issue raised in the Question.
