Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 May 2018
169. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an offer of compensation can be considered to remove a condition to replant forestry in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23833/18]
View answerAn application has been received from the person named to fell 0.84ha, which is currently being processed. While it is not possible to pay compensation, it is open to the applicant to plant an alternative area in lieu of the area felled. The proposed alternative planting site must be submitted for approval prior to the issuing of the felling licence.
