195. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to amending the provisions relating to Section 42 licences under the Wildlife Act 1976, issued by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, to allow for their use not only to prevent serious damage to crops, forestry, or property, but also to address public safety concerns arising from deer on or near public roads; if such licences could be extended or adapted to permit targeted culling where there is a demonstrable risk to motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34602/26]

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195. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to amending the provisions relating to Section 42 licences under the Wildlife Act 1976, issued by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, to allow for their use not only to prevent serious damage to crops, forestry, or property, but also to address public safety concerns arising from deer on or near public roads; if such licences could be extended or adapted to permit targeted culling where there is a demonstrable risk to motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34602/26]

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