AQW 6242/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has any plans to (i) introduce right to roam legislation in Northern Ireland; and (ii) improve policy to effectively assert a right-of-way.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 3 September 2020

Answered
Written
After due date

Tabled: 3 September 2020
Answer due by: 18 September 2020
Answered: 24 September 202021 days after tabling
Department: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question: No

Answer

My Department is currently reviewing legislation related to access to the countryside, with a focus on optimising the benefits and opportunities for outdoor recreation. In relation to right to roam legislation, I have no plans to introduce specific regulations in Northern Ireland.

The current review will consider the suitability of the current Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 which includes the policies associated with the assertion of Public Rights of Way.

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