Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 July 2020
37. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it will be ensured that in the appointment of education liaison officers, consideration is given to the natural marine heritage where appropriate. [17284/20]
View answerThe Programme for Government commits to the appointment of Education Liaison Officers in each of our National Parks to work with schools across the country, to promote the importance of biodiversity and the natural world, and to involve pupils in the work that goes on in our National Parks. In line with this, officials from my Department will liaise with officials from the Department of Education and Skills to determine a role description in respect of natural heritage and to progress the process of appointment, engagement and the associated resourcing. In this context, consideration will be given to all forms of natural heritage on this island. I look forward too to engaging with the Minister for Education and Skills on the matter and to delivering on this commitment in early course.
