National Parks

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Questions (117)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

117. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of purchasing and designating a new national park since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40629/24]

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Written answers

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

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has established two new National Parks in the time period specified

Brú na Bóinne National Park, Co. Meath in 2023

Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí in 2024.

The aggregate cost involved, primarily in land purchase costs, was of the order of €23m.