Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is aware that many walkways around the country are under pressure due to difficulties with landowners and so on. The Minister announced earlier this year that he would put an indemnity scheme in place for the owners of land beside walkways so that, if someone wandered onto their land, it would not be an issue if that person got hurt and took a case. We have heard much about cases in the past week or so. A great deal of the conflict could be resolved if there was a proper indemnity scheme. I would like clarity in that regard. When will the scheme be in place, who will have cover, how will it work, and will it be for marked ways only or will other walkways be covered? How do we ensure that the tourism potential can be unlocked by having this in place early?

See this speech in context