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Afforestation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (45, 46)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

227 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the planning restrictions on forestry plantations; if there are such restrictions on a land owner planting forestry in the vicinity of an adjoining house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22112/04]

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Denis Naughten

Ceist:

258 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the restrictions on a land owner planting forestry in the vicinity of an adjoining house; if there are restrictions when drawing down grant aid in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22113/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 258 together.

Planning approval by local authorities is not required for initial afforestation. However, a referral system operates in accordance with SI 538/2001, where the views of relevant bodies are sought as appropriate, including public consultation in certain circumstances.

To qualify for afforestation grant aid a new plantation must be set back 60 metres from any dwelling or associated buildings or 30 metres where the written consent of the owner is furnished prior to approval.

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