Forestry Sector.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006

Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Ceisteanna (1141)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

1215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will arrange through Coillte for the replacement of the current wooden pallisade fencing with similar steel fencing in an area (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she will approach the Office of Public Works with a view to sharing in the responsibility with particular reference to the need to prevent unauthorised access to the area and vice versa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29792/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Coillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day to day operational matters are the responsibility of the company.

This matter was, however, raised with the company. I understand that a meeting has already been arranged between Coillte and the Office of Public Works to consider matters relating to the area in question.