Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
825. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is assistance or support that can be afforded in a scenario (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10860/22]
View answerIt is important that any windblown trees are made safe as soon as possible. My Department’s Native Woodland Conservation Scheme may be appropriate in this case; any grant application must be made through a Registered Forester. More information may be found here gov.ie - Native Woodland Conservation Scheme (www.gov.ie).
It would not be possible to give complete guidance in a situation such as this, without further information. I recommend that the constituent either gets in touch with Teagasc who offer free advice on forestry grants to private landowners (email forestry@teagasc.ie) or that they contact a Registered Forester (see list at www.gov.ie/en/publication/205869-list-of-registered-foresters) who will assist and make suggestions as to what is appropriate for the site.
