Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
247. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if any plans have been prepared to connect lands owned by the Office of Public Works at Glending Woods, Blessington to a planned walkway from Blessington town (details supplied); if a timeline for implementation of the plans has been prepared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26037/23]
View answerThe forest lands at Glending Woods, Blessington are in the ownership of various government agencies, OPW being one of them. The Office of Public Works is also responsible for a National Monument known as Rathturtle Motte which is in State care and situated in the middle of Glending wood.
The OPW is unaware of any plans to connect lands with property in its ownership or of the development of a network of paths linking lands in State ownership generally. However, the OPW would indeed welcome engagement with the various stakeholders and will be happy to contribute to discussions around the development of suitable plans.
