National Parks and Wildlife Service

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Ceisteanna (496)

Martin Kenny

Ceist:

496. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the National Parks and Wildlife Service have purchased land (details supplied). [65069/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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

As set out in the Programme for Government, this Government recognises the importance of continuing to support the ongoing expansion and resourcing of our National Parks. To this end, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department occasionally purchases land for strategic and conservation purposes. Such acquisitions are always carefully considered on a case by case basis and in line with public procurement requirements.

In light of the commercial sensitivity of these considerations and the strategic implications of bringing same into the public domain, I am not in a position to comment on any individual sites that are offered for sale.