Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2014
93. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding forestry premiums in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/14]
View answerThe Forest Service Inspector reported that the applicant’s plantation is showing signs of prolonged nutrient deficiency and, therefore, it is not up to the standard required under the grant-aid scheme. The applicant wrote to the Forest Service in November 2014 and confirmed foliar samples will be taken for analysis from the forest in the coming weeks. Until the samples are taken, the appropriate follow up works are completed, and the plantation is passed by the Forest Service Inspector no further premiums will be paid.
