Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 December 2023
419. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 771 of 20 September 2023, if he will now provide the details requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55895/23]
View answerSince his appointment in November 2021, the Director of Forestry has met with a wide range of established organisations from the forestry and farming sectors, relevant stakeholder groups and Coillte on a regular basis. Due to the significant number and variety of meetings, it is not possible to provide an exhaustive list, however, parties engaging with designated public officials are required to record their engagement on the Lobby register, www.lobbying.ie.
It is important to stress that the Director, as part of his role, is open to be contacted by any stakeholder with an interest in forestry whenever the need arises.
