Citizens' Assembly

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2021

Wednesday, 6 October 2021

Questions (38)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

38. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the biodiversity citizens' assembly will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48543/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The convening of a Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity is under discussion at a senior level between the Department of the Taoiseach and my Department. The timing and scheduling of the Assembly will depend on the outcome of these discussions and on a number of external factors which need to be considered before the scope and terms of the Assembly are framed.