Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004
122 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 27 May, if he will re-advertise the consultation process with the full terms of reference to ensure that the public’s attention was drawn to the opportunity for consultation that he said was provided for under the review because the published terms of reference did not mention the Forestry Acts or any legislative framework. [20252/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe full terms of reference for the Review of Irish Forest Strategy which is being undertaken by Peter Bacon & Associates, Economic Consultants, are posted on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food. The review is not a review of legislation.
The consultants are due to present the final report to me by September 2004. The consultants are currently accepting submissions and have not set a closing date for this process. I am satisfied the establishment of the review has been well publicised and that the various stakeholders are aware of its existence.
