Is the Taoiseach aware that the Wildlife Act is being breached on the North Bull Island in Clontarf? No hares have been seen on the North Bull Island, which is a beautiful nature reserve, since June 2014.

What is the legislation?

The Wildlife Acts. The fact that no hares have been seen and that they are now extinct means that this natural resource in Clontarf is being severely damaged. Will the Taoiseach ask the Minister to consider the idea of restocking the island? I realise people such as Deputy Mattie McGrath have no interest in hares and rabbits, but I have.

I have lots of interest.

I ask the Taoiseach to ensure that the Wildlife Act is not breached. Second, will he restock the island? It is a beautiful island and nature reserve, and we want our hares back.

I want to mind the old people, not the hares.

I had the privilege of walking the strand on the island on many occasions. It is a fabulous resort for the people of north Dublin and of the country generally. The Wildlife (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2012. I am not sure of the extent of the ganntanas, as we say in Irish, of the hares and rabbits at present. I will ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to seek a report on this-----

She might visit the island.

-----to ascertain whether an essential part of Bull Island can continue for the future. The Minister will discuss this with the wildlife officials.