Forestry Sector

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Questions (725)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

725. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of any lands sold by Coillte, any lands currently for sale and any lands being considered for sale over the past five years, including the size of lands, sale price or asking price and location of these lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54694/21]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Coillte is operationally independent of the Department and the management of their forest estate is a matter for the company.

I have, therefore, forwarded this issue to Coillte for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.