1377. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm unequivocally to this Deputy whether, the State is legally required and empowered to manage all wild birds, including urban gulls, as laid down in Article 9 of the EU Birds Directive and pertinent National legislation (primary and secondary); if he is the Minister responsible for the necessary and consequential policies for management and control of wild birds (details supplied); and if not, which Minister is responsible; if his Department and the NPWS is not the lead and overarching Government Department, which Government Department(s) is/are responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74298/25]

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1377. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm unequivocally to this Deputy whether, the State is legally required and empowered to manage all wild birds, including urban gulls, as laid down in Article 9 of the EU Birds Directive and pertinent National legislation (primary and secondary); if he is the Minister responsible for the necessary and consequential policies for management and control of wild birds (details supplied); and if not, which Minister is responsible; if his Department and the NPWS is not the lead and overarching Government Department, which Government Department(s) is/are responsible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74298/25]

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