AQW 6805/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether there are plans to reform rights of way access legislation.

Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 11 September 2020

Answered
Written
After due date

Tabled: 11 September 2020
Answer due by: 28 September 2020
Answered: 21 October 202040 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.

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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