National Parks and Wildlife Service

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Questions (577)

Conor Sheehan

Question:

577. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of the 2025 capital budget allocation that was actually spent for the National Parks and Wildlife Services; if any unspent capital budget for 2025 was automatically included in the 2026 budget allocation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28260/26]

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

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), which operates under the Heritage Division of my Department is funded through the Department’s Vote.

In 2025, the core capital allocation for the NPWS amounted to €44 million. This allocation was fully expended by year-end, representing a 100% drawdown of the capital budget.

Reply to Question No. 578 not received from Department.