Written answers

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Planning Issues

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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391. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a fence (details supplied) in County Kerry is wrongfully erected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2401/14]

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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My Department is aware of the erection of a fence on this site, which is within a Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area. It is understood that the fence has been put in place to stop cattle from wandering from the dune system onto the beach and from there onto adjoining roads. Sustainable grazing is vital to the ongoing management and conservation of this site. My officials have been in ongoing contact with the land-owner in this regard and in terms of the long-term management of grazing within this site.

My Department's remit relates to the protection of the site and not to any other legal issues which may arise from the erection of a fence.

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