Special Areas of Conservation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Questions (1227)

Pádraig MacLochlainn

Question:

1227. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that public access to Estat Mhic Manusa, the Coillte managed forest at Rossylongan, Donegal Town and its status as a special area of conservation will be reinstated as soon as possible. [52922/21]

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.