Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 April 2016
162. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide maps of the areas which it is planned will be designated as an area of conservation as part of the Falcarragh-Meenlaragh special protection area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7880/16]
View answer163. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the Falcarragh-Meenlaragh special protection area, the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal has not yet received an information pack pertaining to the designation; if arrangements will now be made to have this person furnished with these documents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7881/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 162 and 163 together.
The intention to designate the Falcarragh to Meenlaragh special protection area was advertised in July 2011. Notifications, including maps and other information, were sent to those identified as having an interest in the land at that time. In addition, notices of the intention to designate the site were published to further raise awareness.
Maps and other information in relation to the site may be requested from the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department and boundaries may also be viewed online at www.npws.ie.
My Department is not aware of any request for an information pack in relation to the Falcarragh to Meenlaragh special protection area from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. However, such a pack is now being issued to him.
I understand that this individual has appealed to the Designated Areas Appeals Advisory Board in relation to the proposed designation of a different site as a special protection area. Any matter relevant to that process should be referred directly to the Board.
