Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2010
42 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the proposed forestry Bill; the legal issues still to be addressed; when he will be in a position to publish the Bill; the timetable to enact this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11982/10]
View answerFollowing a comprehensive review of the Forestry Act, 1946, the Government approved the Heads of a new Forestry Bill in March 2009. The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is drafting the new Bill and will deal with all legal issues arising. It is intended that the Bill will be published at the earliest possible date with a view to enacting it as soon as possible thereafter.
