Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Part 1: Section 35 License to use Decoys, Lures and Scarecrows. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 35 License to use Decoys, Lures, Scarecrows per County. 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse. Part 2: Section 36(2) of the Wildlife Acts 1976 – 2018, To Hunt Using a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle for Educational, Scientific or Other Purposes. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 36(2) To Hunt Using a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse. Part 3: Section 42 Wildlife Act 1976 Licence to Stop Damage to Flora and Fauna by Wild Animals. 1. The number of applications for these licenses received by the NPWS per County for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 2. The number of licenses issued under Section 42 License to Stop Damage to Flora and Fauna by Wild Animals 3. The locations/sites in relation to the applications and refusals. 4. The reasons given in relation to the justification to grant/refuse