Special Areas of Conservation Designation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (523)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

523. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to outline the efforts being made to facilitate a request from landowners (details supplied) for a formal meeting at which she, the designated areas appeals advisory board, and personnel from the National Parks and Wildlife Service have been requested to attend to discuss a proposed site designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26466/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Officials of my Department and I have met with landowners representing the special protection area in question. My Department also wishes to move forward with a management plan for the site, to be developed in full consultation with landowners and the relevant local authority.

My Department has recently been in contact with a representative of the landowners with a view to arranging another meeting.