Holly Cairns
Question:97. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a dedicated conservation management plan has been put in place for the Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve. [7756/23]
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The Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve the Reserve is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife service (NPWS) field staff in accordance with the Nature Reserve (Lough Hyne Regulations) 1981.
These Regulations govern the activities that have the potential to impact on the Reserve and include managing very limited traditional fishing , academic research, some recreational activities such as scuba diving and boat use for boats with large outboards. These activities are governed by a permit system which is managed and enforced by NPWS field staff.