Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 November 2014
264. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42492/14]
View answerIn July 2012, a Steering Group involving representatives of the key stakeholders in the Lough Leane trail project was convened and charged with the planning and development of the trail. The Group meets regularly and good progress is being made on bringing this complex multifaceted project to fruition. Most of this trail will be inside the boundary of Killarney National Park and because of the associated ecological issues, the task of delivering the project will require careful consideration and planning. To ensure that the project is delivered as efficiently and quickly as possible, it has been broken down into various modules which will allow the advancement of some sections of the trail while the necessary consultations, assessments and planning and any land acquisitions as may be required for the more complicated aspects of the plan are moved along in parallel.
A planning application submitted by my Department for the provision of an access route and car park in connection with the section of the trail referred to by the Deputy is under consideration by Kerry County Council.
