Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2013
204. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a forestry payment will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41652/13]
View answerIt is a condition of the Afforestation Scheme that the applicant must submit a Management Plan for any plantation with an area greater than 10 hectares which is over 10 years old. The applicant has two plantations which are greater than 10 hectares and therefore Management Plans are required. Forest Service records show that the Management Plan form, a replacement form, and a number of reminders have been sent to the applicant and to date they have not been returned. In order for the applicant to receive payment of the outstanding premiums, he is advised to contact a registered forester to assist with the completion of his Management Plans and to return them along with a Tax Clearance Certificate to the Premium Section, Forest Service, Johnstown Castle Estate Wexford. Details of registered foresters can be found on the Department’s website. The applicant can contact the Premium Section if any further assistance is required.
