Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
677. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason a park management plan has not been produced for Killarney National Park since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14897/24]
View answerThe review of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the subsequent Strategic Action Plan for renewal of the NPWS, both published in 2022, highlight a number of areas that require development within the NPWS and underscore the need for taking a more strategic approach to the planning and operation of the National Parks System in Ireland. The recommendations include the development of Management Plans for each National Park once appropriate resources become available. In order to progress this important work during 2024, the National Parks and Nature Reserves Directorate within the NPWS is in the process of creating a framework for their development. My intention is that a pilot set of plans will be delivered for each National Park and Coole Park Nature Reserve by the end of the year. This will include a Management Plan for Killarney National Park.
