Wildlife Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Questions (716)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

716. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question 1708 of 22 September 2015 seeking clarification of Regulation 25 of the European Communities (Birds and Habitats) Regulations 2011, the way a landowners or their agents may obtain precise lists of the other restrictions applying to the site; if her Department has liaised with the Law Society of Ireland to ensure that conveyancing practitioners are aware of this most stringent obligation on landowners of designated lands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36404/15]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

As outlined in my previous reply, owners or occupiers of land may seek further information with regard to site boundaries, activities that require consent or other relevant matters by contacting local staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department. Contact details can be found on www.npws.ie. The Law Society of Ireland is not a statutory consultee in this matter.