Departmental Policies

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Ceisteanna (342)

Cathy Bennett

Ceist:

342. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding with an organisation (details supplied) and his Department, in light of the recommendations of the Independent Advisory Committee report published under Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan by Minister of State Christopher O'Sullivan, which emphasises the importance of engaging communities and supporting NGOs, citizen science, and local groups as key delivery partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35919/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department routinely, as good practice, conducts reviews of all Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including the specific MOU referenced.

The NPWS remains fully committed to working with stakeholders, as it is only through collective collaboration and trust that Ireland’s nature conservation and protection objectives can be fully achieved.