Christopher O'Sullivan
Question:137. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the review of the NPWS; and when the review is expected to be published. [46449/21]
View answerTuesday, 28 September 2021
Questions (137, 322)
Duncan Smith
Question:322. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the chairperson has submitted their final report with regard to the Strategic Review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service that commenced on 3 February 2021; if the recommendations made in the review have been agreed and accepted; if so, when the report will be published; if funding for implementation of the recommendations has been agreed; if so, if he will provide a breakdown of the costs, including any funding being sought in the estimates for 2022; and if a copy of the implementation schedule for all agreed recommendations will be provided. [46947/21]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 322 together.
The NPWS review is currently underway and is at drafting stage following the extensive research and consultation phase. It is hoped that the final report, which is being prepared by the Independent Chair, Prof Jane Stout of Trinity College Dublin, will be completed before the end of the year.
Once the final report and recommendations are received they will be considered by myself and my Department. Until such detailed consideration has taken place it is not possible to comment on the nature of recommendations, cost associated, funding or timeframes.