Citizens' Assembly

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Questions (203)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

203. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the establishment of a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49913/21]

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.