Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
347. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has considered the introduction of an indemnity scheme in the event of injury to recreational walkers on private land as recommended by Comhairle na Tuaithe. [32550/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Occupiers Liability Act 1995 provides significant protection in circumstances referred to by the Deputy. In addition, an insurance policy held by the National Trails Office provides indemnity for recreational users on way marked ways and walks registered with my Department's Walks Scheme where inspection and approval has been carried out by that Office.
Nonetheless, my Department is working closely with the State Claims Agency in relation to the development and implementation of a National Indemnity Scheme for landowners to support the recreational use of Ireland's uplands and discussions are at an advanced stage.
