Dáil Éireann - Volume 286 - 11 December, 1975

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fauna and Flora.

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

6. Mr. Lemass asked the Minister for Lands if, in view of the fact that it requires ten countries to ratify the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, Ireland will sign this convention.

Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan) Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan)

Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan): As I advised the Deputy in reply to previous questions, Dáil Debates Volume 279, No. 9, column 1495, Volume 280, No. 3, column 494, Ireland signed this convention on 1st November, 1974, subject to ratification after the Wildlife Bill, 1975, becomes law.

Mr. Lemass Mr. Lemass

Mr. Lemass: Is it the Minister's intention to ratify the convention?

Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan) Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan)

Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan): The convention was signed by Ireland and I understand 16 other countries and it is, of course, the intention to ratify it when it becomes law.

Mr. Cunningham Mr. Cunningham

Mr. Cunningham: When was it signed?

Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan) Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan)

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[1512] Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick (Cavan): November, 1974.

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