Martin Ferris
Question:437. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the terms of the roll-over lease for Drummin Mountain, Laragh, County Wicklow will be made public. [52317/12]
View answerTuesday, 27 November 2012
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The lands referred to in the Deputy's Question are subject to grazing licences which are renewed on an annual basis. In acquiring this land for Wicklow National Park, it was agreed at the time of the transfer to the State that the Department would continue to renew these licences to existing holders as tenants of good standing. Should the leases no longer be required by the current holders, they may become available in the future by way of public tender. I am advised that it has not been the practice to release the details of individual leases.