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Felling Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021

Questions (513)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

513. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if and when a felling licence will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3525/21]

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Written answers

An application for a tree felling licence for the person named has been received and has been referred to my Department’s Ecology Unit. The application site is near four designated sites, including Ballynafagh Bog. Therefore, the impact of any felling operations on the sites and the surrounding area, must be carefully considered before deciding on the licence application.

If the applicant wishes, and at their own expense, they may provide a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). The NIS must be prepared by a suitably qualified person. A NIS can considerably reduce the time taken to assess the application, as once received, the NIS will be examined by an ecologist within two to three months and a decision will issue once the assessment of the application is complete.

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