Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2021

Tuesday, 25 May 2021

Questions (533)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

533. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 962 of 11 May 2021, if the numbers of hectares outlined by the Forest Service in each of the yearly planting programmes for the past five years are based on the area shown on form 2, the certified species map; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27545/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I can confirm to the Deputy that the number of hectares of newly established afforestation are those confirmed as planted and paid for at Form 2 stage based on the certified species map.