National Parks and Wildlife Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2016

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Ceisteanna (392)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

392. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of leases the National Parks and Wildlife Service entered into, given the decision by a landowner to sell relevant lands (details supplied); the length of the agreed leases; the future opportunity for renewing these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15895/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I am advised that the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government entered into a lease, on 21 February 2002, in respect of the lands and landowner referred to by the Deputy. The term of that lease is for thirty years from 1 January 2002.

My Department keeps this lease under review on an ongoing basis to ensure that it continues to contribute to nature conservation objectives.