AQW 14771/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance whether the James Hutton Institute has completed its research into the management of the Mourne Mountains.
Asked by Andrew McMurray MLA on 10 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 10 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 25 September 2024
- Answered
- 19 September 20249 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The James Hutton Institute carried out research with individuals and organisations in the area as part of a wider work programme looking at the future of the Mourne Mountains.
A report, setting out the findings from the research, was completed in March 2023. Although the report has not yet been published, a draft was shared with a number of stakeholders at the time as part of the research process.
My officials are currently engaging with colleagues in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) regarding the issues raised through the work and, in particular, ownership of these within the Executive. Publication of the research can then be considered by the relevant department(s) that takes on any such role.