AQW 6242/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 03/09/2020
Answered On Date: 24/09/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.