Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 439: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if suitable lands in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, will be set aside for the purpose of community allotments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22649/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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The primary remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department is the conservation of our natural heritage, and accordingly, it would not be considered appropriate to set aside land in Killarney National Park for community allotments. However, under Section 67 of the Local Government Act 2001, local authorities may take measures to promote the interests of the local community in relation to a range of specified matters, including allotments.