Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012
555 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/12]
View answerApplications for forestry plant must meet certain criteria to be eligible for such applications to proceed. All applications submitted to my Department for approval to undertake afforestation are examined regarding the suitability of the site from a silvicultural, productivity and environmental perspective. The application by the person named is currently with the relevant Forestry Inspector for consideration and when this is complete, a decision on eligibility will be given.
