National Parks and Wildlife Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Ceisteanna (319)

David Stanton

Ceist:

319. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made to date on the final ecological screening assessment being prepared by the National Parks and Wildlife Service for the proposed flood relief scheme works for the area of Ballintubber, Carrrigtwohill and Middleton, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3771/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The carrying out of screening for appropriate assessment for this scheme is a matter for the local authority concerned. The National Parks and Wildlife Section of my Department has no function in this regard at this time.