Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Questions (1110)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

1110. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 2006 of 24 March 2021, the procedures the Forestry Service inspectorate must undertake before notifying the landowner and forestry company of suspending or cancelling a licence; the person or body that issues final authority on any licences that have been cancelled or suspended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21146/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

District Inspectors may recommend suspension of a licence having regard to all the circumstances of the case, including non-compliance with any conditions. The decision to suspend a licence is made at administrative level.

Any such decision may be appealed to the Forestry Appeals Committee.