Coillte Teoranta

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Questions (1061)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

1061. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific details of the recent announcement by Coillte to buy bare land and land with immature forestry; the intentions of this project; the way in which it will impact on afforestation across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11287/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company.

I have therefore passed the questions raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.