Written answers

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Rural Recreation Policy

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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347. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has considered the introduction of an indemnity scheme in the event of injury to recreational walkers on private land as recommended by Comhairle na Tuaithe. [32550/17]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Occupiers Liability Act 1995 provides significant protection in circumstances referred to by the Deputy. In addition, an insurance policy held by the National Trails Office provides indemnity for recreational users on way marked ways and walks registered with my Department's Walks Scheme where inspection and approval has been carried out by that Office. Nonetheless, my Department is working closely with the State Claims Agency in relation to the development and implementation of a National Indemnity Scheme for landowners to support the recreational use of Ireland's uplands and discussions are at an advanced stage.

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