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Forestry Grants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Ceisteanna (343)

Dan Neville

Ceist:

343. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if forestry payments will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40068/12]

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This site has a history of poor maintenance and, thus, has failed two previous inspections. The latest remedial works notified to the applicant were “The oak plot has recently been filled in with oak in the pine rows. These still need weed control for at least one growing season. Vegetation control required using herbicides. Remedial works to be completed by 20th August 2012.” The completion of this work was notified to the Forest Service by the applicant’s forestry company and the file has been referred to the forestry inspector for another inspection. The inspector is aware of the urgency of the case and will inspect the site within the next two weeks.

No further payments can issue until the site is passed and all outstanding matters are resolved. Subject to the inspector passing the site as eligible for payment, the 2nd instalment grant (which is mandated to the forestry company) and the applicant’s forestry premium will be further processed for payment.

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