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Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Questions (601)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

601. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1200 of 15 June 2021, if Coillte felling licence requirements for 2021 were prioritised over private licences applications awaiting decisions from his Department since 2016, 2017 and 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37237/21]

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Written answers

The issuing of tree felling licences in 2020 was relatively balanced with 52% of felling licences issuing to Coillte and 48% to private applicants (in volume terms).  This year, the output of tree felling licences is slightly in favour of private licences at 51%.

Decisions on Coillte felling applications are subject to the same assessment, public consultation and appeals process as decisions on private sector applications.

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