Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2026
635. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 310 of 4 December 2025, if a further update will be provided in relation to correspondence between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in relation to the spreading of agricultural litter and manure on designated sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5849/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department has received a letter from the Shared Environmental Service in Northern Ireland seeking its views and guidance on specific matters relating to the impact of the spreading of agricultural litter and manure originating from Northern Ireland, on designated sites in the Republic of Ireland. The Shared Environmental Service is seeking clarification of their legal obligations in terms of assessing impacts in Ireland of such activities and inquiring to how such activities are regulated and assessed in Ireland.
I understand from my officials that a detailed response is being prepared to address the issues raised and it is anticipated that a letter will issue this week. My Department has been in contact with colleagues in Northern Ireland and remain available to meet with them to clarify any issue in the response.
