Forestry Regulations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2007

Wednesday, 7 February 2007

Ceisteanna (233)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

315 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will speed up the making of by-laws to cover forestry areas in view of the fact that motorbike and quads and other unsuitable activities are destroying many areas and interfering with other users and local residents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4342/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

I am aware that Coillte are encountering problems with unauthorised activities in a number of their forests. Arising from these problems, Coillte have, in accordance with Section 37 of the Forestry Act, 1988, requested me to make bye-laws governing this activity. Draft bye-laws have been prepared and are currently being considered by Coillte.