Heritage Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Questions (707)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

707. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will set up an immediate task force to work with all concerned parties, farmers, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, BirdWatch Ireland, and any other groups that have an interest, to create a management plan for the maintenance of all upland areas, not only in Killarney in County Kerry but throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15376/15]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department will continue to work with relevant stakeholders on uplands issues, including farming and forestry interests, Government Departments and agencies, as well as NGOs. My Department is neither mandated nor resourced at this time to embark on the development of a national plan for uplands areas.