Compulsory Purchase Orders

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 June 2023

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Questions (217)

Marian Harkin

Question:

217. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the NPWS is seeking or being granted CPO powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28920/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Deputy Darragh O'Brien)

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is an Executive Agency under my aegis as Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and as such is not a corporate identity with such CPO powers.

However, as Minister, I am empowered to make Land Purchase Orders under section 55 of the Wildlife Act 1976, subject to the provisions thereof in the exercise of my functions under that Act.

I am not, at this time, seeking or being granted any further CPO powers in the context of my wildlife functions under the Wildlife Act 1976.

The NPWS, on my behalf as Minister, is responsible for the implementation of the Wildlife Act.