Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2021
52. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with other Departments to ensure that designations under the critically important EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 will involve full consultation with farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26943/21]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that these designations are a matter for my colleague Minister of State Malcolm Noonan. It has been the Government's intention to engage with all stakeholders as part of the Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
The procedure involved in the proposed designation of a site as a Special Area of Conservation or Special Protection Area is in accordance with the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 or as a Natural Heritage Area in accordance with the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000.
