Natural Heritage Areas

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Ceisteanna (190)

James Lawless

Ceist:

190. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a national heritage area will be delisted once the species it is protecting has died; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32288/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) are overseen by the National Parks & Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and not by the Office of Public Works.