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Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has described the establishment of Ireland’s first Marine National Park in Kerry as a “transformative moment” for the county.

The states first national marine park , Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí, was announced in West Kerry this afternoon.

Ireland's first maritime national park has been announced, covering 70,000 acres of land and sea in county Kerry.

Farmers in west Kerry will not be faced with any additional burdens as a result of the establishment of a new national park.

Pairc Naisiunta na Mara, comprising 70,000 acres of land and seas, is now Ireland’s largest national park.

Ireland's newest and largest national park, which will be located in west Kerry, has been officially launched by the government today.

Ireland’s first marine national park has been officially announced in West Kerry, after a state investment of €12 million.

Park is mix of formerly privately owned marine and land sites around Kerry, now under management of National Parks and Wildlife Service

Next week the government will announce plans for a new national park in Kerry, which is to include Conor Pass.

He also said that maintaining Irish neutrality amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza is important in promoting peace in the region.