Michael Healy-Rae
Question:185. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the national indemnity scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47530/18]
View answerThursday, 15 November 2018
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My Department has been working to develop a scheme to indemnify private land owners with regard to the use of their lands for recreational purposes. In this context, my officials have been in contact with the State Claims Agency and the Attorney General's Office with a view to progressing the matter.
My Department has been advised that the proposed indemnity scheme should be underpinned by legislation, and my officials are now in the process of identifying the precise legislative requirements and/or processes required to give effect to the scheme.
I have asked my officials to prioritise this work and to develop clear proposals to have the scheme progressed and rolled out as soon as possible on a phased basis.