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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Questions (488, 489, 491)

Barry Ward

Question:

488. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration is being given to purchasing lands at Lugnaquilla to provide a new national park; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31879/26]

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Barry Ward

Question:

489. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the public campaign requesting the Government to purchase lands at Lugnaquilla with a view to providing a new national park; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31880/26]

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Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

491. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will consider the acquisition of the 1,527-acre land parcel, including the summit of Lugnaquilla, County Wicklow, due for auction on 1 May 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31929/26]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 488, 489 and 491 together.

I refer to my reply to Dáil Question no. 150 of 29 April which sets out the position in this matter.

Question No. 489 answered with Question No. 488.
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