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Rangers & hunting holidays issue still being examined
26 June 2009 Over three weeks after the Sunday Times reported allegations that NPWS rangers are involved in the organisation of hunting holidays in Ireland, the issue is still "under examination". This is according to a reply by Minister John Gormley to a Dail Question from Deputy Finian McGrath. A copy of the Q&A appears below along with the original Sunday Times report. Please join us in pressing Minister Gormley to thoroughly investigate the allegations and to reveal the action, if any, being taken.
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Parliamentary Questions and Answers Question 170 - Answered on 24th June 2009 Finian McGrath: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the outcome of his investigation into allegations that members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service have breached the Civil Code of Standards and Behaviour by organising commercial shooting holidays for tourists, and the action being taken against the rangers involved. Written Answer. Ref No 25353/09 Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr John Gormley): These allegations are under examination in my Department.
Investigation into allegations of hunt holidays organised by NPWS rangers
The Sunday Times has reported that allegations that National Parks and Wildlife Service conservation rangers are involved in the organisation of hunting holidays in Ireland are currently under investigation. ICABS has written to Minister Gormley to request more information about the investigation.
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