Dáil Éireann - Volume 24 - 07 June, 1928

CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - PROTECTION OF WILD BIRDS.

Mr. A. BYRNE Mr. A. BYRNE

Mr. A. BYRNE asked the Minister for Justice whether he proposes to introduce proposals for legislation this session for the protection of wild birds; and whether any proposals for that purpose are at present under consideration.

MINISTER for JUSTICE (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney) James Fitzgerald-Kenney

MINISTER for JUSTICE (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney): I have not at present under consideration any proposals for legislation for the further protection of wild birds.

Mr. A. BYRNE Mr. A. BYRNE

Mr. A. BYRNE: Is the Minister aware that some time ago it was stated that the matter would get consideration? I think that was twelve months ago when that was stated.

Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY

Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY: Who stated it?

Mr. BYRNE Mr. BYRNE

Mr. BYRNE: It was stated from the Government Benches.

Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY

Mr. FITZGERALD-KENNEY: The Deputy must know that the state of business in the House is now, let me say, in a rather congested state, to say the least of it. This is not by any means an urgent or pressing question. If it is any help to the Deputy, I want to say that I have considerable sympathy with the object he mentions.

Mr. HOLT Mr. HOLT

Mr. HOLT: Would the Minister take steps to introduce legislation for the special protection of the Dublin gulls?

Mr. P. HOGAN (Clare) Mr. P. HOGAN (Clare)

Mr. P. HOGAN (Clare): And what about the country gulls?

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