Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005

Tuesday, 1 February 2005

Questions (245)

Eamon Ryan

Question:

245 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she plans to introduce legislation to allow the Garda to police activities such as motorbike scrambling on Coillte lands; and if so, when. [2394/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988, and day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the company. Coillte is aware of the problem referred to by the Deputy. It has not yet approached my Department directly on the issue but I understand that it is examining the matter.