AQW 22060/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 17250/17-22 and further to the condition of sale, for an update on the efforts his Department is making to ensure Portavoe continues as part the departmental Public Angling Estate.

Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 8 September 2021

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Tabled: 8 September 2021
Answer due by: 14 September 2021
Answered: 14 September 20216 days after tabling
Department: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question: Yes

Answer

My officials have been working with Departmental Solicitors Office seeking legal advice on this matter.

In addition, officials are also continuing to engage with the new owner, who has confirmed that he wishes the site to remain private and not open or accessible to the public.

Further engagement is required in seeking a resolution. In the meantime, permit holders have been advised, via the NI Direct website, that the site will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future.

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