Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018
698. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason an action (details supplied) under the Action Plan for Rural Development was not delivered by the timeline committed to; the revised timeline by quarter and year for delivery of this action; if no revised timeline has been set to date, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37124/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis action involves the development of a scheme which potentially involves changes to legislation to enable the scheme.
In order to progress the action, my Department has been working with the State Claims Agency in relation to the development of a pilot scheme, with a view to a wider rollout over time, to strengthen the protection for landowners in respect of recreational users of private lands. My Department has also recently been in touch with the Attorney General's Office with a view to progressing the matter.
I have asked my officials to prioritise the finalisation of the work on the pilot scheme and I anticipate that progress will be made by the end this year in relation to identifying the precise legislative requirements and/or processes which might be required give effect to the scheme.
