Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Questions (1142)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

1142. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made in relation to a felling licence application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway, given the initial application has been lodged with his Department since 2018; if he can assure the Deputy a decision will issue without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

This felling application was received on 22nd May 2018.

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) was requested in May 2020 and received from applicant in Nov 2020. A Further Information Request was issued by my Department in June 2021 and was received from the applicant in February 2022.

This file is now undergoing an Appropriate Assessment Determination (AAD).

The file will be processed as soon as possible.