Forestry Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2010

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

Ceisteanna (309)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

348 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the financial assistance in place to assist forestry owners who have lost trees as a result of bog fires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19161/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

There is no financial assistance in place to assist forestry owners who have lost trees as a result of fire. In 2009 all forestry owners were strongly advised by my Department to insure their plantations against fire and windblow.