Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 September 2022
639. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision to reject 95% of the necessary costs for application for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44548/22]
View answerThe Native Woodland Conservation Scheme provides funding to landowners to assist in enhancing and protecting Ireland’s native woodlands. It supports the restoration of existing native woodlands and the conversion of existing non-native forests to native woodland.
A decision was made on this case to approve the funding of an ecology report in January 2022. Because of the nature of the woodland area it was deemed that no works were required at this time in the project area.
A request to review this case was received from the forester. The case was reviewed by a more senior Forestry Inspector and a review decision letter issued on 7th March 2022. This review confirmed the initial decision.
