Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----confusion and conflict has existed for nearly 25 years does not mean we should ignore the issue forever. Regional staff of the NPWS of my Department have had difficulties in understanding where they stand when dealing with issues they come across in pursuing their duty. It has been brought to my attention that they cannot enforce the law because they are unsure where they stand. To help clarify issues, advice received from my Department's legal adviser pointed to the conflict which has led to confusion. I am now trying to implement the legal advice in this amendment. I am not trying to do anything here that is not-----