Forestry Sector

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Questions (779)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

779. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the State-owned forestry company Coillte is partnering in a joint venture with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59064/22]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.