Departmental Funding.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2006

Thursday, 7 December 2006

Ceisteanna (155)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

155 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will arrange through Coillte to make secure the current wooden palisade fencing in the areas between estates (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 woods via the estate and vice versa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42203/06]

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.

I understand, however, that the land in question does not belong to Coillte Teoranta but appears to be privately owned. The Deputy will therefore appreciate that it is not appropriate for me to become involved in this matter.