Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
465. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of the property advisers used by Coillte; the measures in place to prevent a conflict of interest in their roles as auctioneers, solicitors and so on and in their role as Coillte advisers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34166/14]
View answerCoillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the engagement of advisors as outlined in the question, are the responsibility of the company. The company has, however, advised that Coillte uses a panel of property advisors across its business to ensure that the company secures the best return on any transaction in which it is involved. The company also advised that the roles and remit of such advisors are clearly defined and described in the commercial arrangements Coillte make with them to advise and support Coillte in its business.
