Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2015
231. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of farmers or landowners that have applied to get the designation removed, after the deadline close in early February 2008; the number that have been successful; the amount of ground removed; when and the location where the ground was removed; the reason provided for removing the ground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7327/15]
View answerFrom the information provided in the Deputy's Question, I assume that the reference is to the intention to designate six special protection areas selected for the protection of Hen Harriers, in particular, which were advertised in November 2007.
I am advised that a total of 17 applications to appeal the designations were received after the closing date for receiving such applications. As these applications were received outside the statutory timeframe, they were deemed to be unsuccessful.
