asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that an entrance fee is imposed to permit access to some public beaches, particularly in the Wicklow area; and if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that free access to all public beaches is made available to all citizens.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Access to Public Beaches.
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The Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1963, enables public rights of way to be created over land by agreement with the landowner, or, subject to a right of appeal, to the Minister, by compulsory order. The use of those powers where required to ensure adequate public access to seaside and other places of recreational resort is a matter for the planning authority concerned.