Committee Stage Current 33rd Dáil 74/2021

Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2021

Climate & Environment Agriculture & Food

Sponsor: Jennifer Whitmore
Introduced: 13 May 2021
Last updated: 2 May 2025

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Adds Basking Shark to protected species list under Wildlife Act 1976.
Makes it illegal to intentionally or recklessly injure, disturb, or harass protected wild animals, except during hunting.
Allows Minister to create a code of conduct for wildlife tourism and recreational activities.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

13 May 2021
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

13 May 2021
Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

1 May 2025