Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
710. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter regarding the use of the OPW flooding layer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/21]
View answerThe OPW flooding layer is a useful indicative guide for the sector and for Department’s Forestry Inspectors to help determine if land is suitable for planting. Lands in the flood layer are not automatically ruled out but the layer certainly highlights a risk to be further examined.
Where there are doubts in relation to the suitability of a site for planting, a drainage survey should be undertaken during the winter months.
