Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
524 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proportion of the country which is designated as an SPA, an NHA or an SAC or other such areas of conservation or protection, with details on a percentage basis of designation of the total area for each county and nationwide. [31068/04]
View answerSome 14.1% of the overall land area of the country is designated for nature conservation purposes as a special area of conservation, 3.13% is designated as a special protection area and 1.07% designated as a natural heritage area, under statute. There is a degree of overlap in the designations, as some sites are classified under two or more designations. A more detailed breakdown of the figures, on a county by county basis as requested by the Deputy, is being compiled and will be sent him soon.
