Principal Officer for NPWS, Legislation and Licensing

Responsibility at head of business unit level for the oversight of compliance with the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, the provision of advice on adherence to EU and national legislation on wildlife protection and conservation and for issuing licences under the Wildlife Acts. Also responsible for overseeing the receipt of planning applications and Strategic Infrastructure Development applications and co-ordination and issue of built and natural heritage observations in the context of the Minister’s role as a statutory consultee within the planning process.