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Alliances
| The
Northern Ireland walking forum |
| Involves: |
This
group involves:-
-Countryside
Access and Activities Network (CAAN)
-Department for Regional
Development (DRD, Roads Service)
-Department
of Agriculture and Rural Development
(DARD, Forest Service)
-Department of the
Environment
(DOE, Planning Service, Environment and Heritage)
-Health Promotion Agency (HPA)
-Northern
Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). |
| Aim: |
To assist in the
development of a Northern Ireland Walking Strategy as outlined
in the Northern Ireland Transport Policy Statement, Moving
Forward. |
| Work: |
This
Group is facilitated by the Department for Regional Development,
Transportation Unit and is chaired by Denis O'Hagan, Chief Executive
of the Transportation Unit. The group is currently working on
the development of the Northern Ireland Walking Strategy. The
HPA provides expertise on health and physical activity issues
to this group as well as policy advice on the Northern Ireland
Physical activity strategy's activities. |
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As from 1 April 2009 all Health Promotion Agency responsibilities have been transferred to the