Forestry Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Questions (530)

Brendan Smith

Question:

530. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if all the provisions of the Forestry Act 2014 have been implemented; if not, when all provisions will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8176/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

It is intended to commence the Forestry Act, 2014, and bring into effect the related regulations before Easter 2017. The forestry regulations are complete and will be signed at the same time as the Commencement Order for the Act.