Mountain Access Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Questions (283)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

283. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if commonage owners who grant permission to walkers to walk through their lands are responsible for the safety of the walkers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8881/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Ann Phelan)

The obligations and responsibilities of landowners in respect of recreational users who walk through their lands with their permission are set out in the Occupiers Liability Act 1995.