Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2015
513. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the imposition of burdens on the land folios, with lands designated as special protection areas or special areas of conservation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16743/15]
View answerThe designation of an area of land as a nature conservation site, whether it is a special area of conservation or special protection area, does not create a burden on a land folio for that area. The actual imposition of a burden on land folios is a matter for the Property Registration Authority of Ireland. Provision is made under regulation 14(6) and regulation 18(9) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 to facilitate this process for special areas of conservation and special protection areas, respectively. However, I have no plans at present to seek the imposition of such burdens.
