Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 April 2016
152. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has finalised arrangements for the establishment of a compensation scheme for the replanting of forestry damaged by the recent storm events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7372/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraApproval to fund a reconstitution scheme for forests affected by the winter storms of 2013/2014 was sought by my Department from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has sought further information on the impacts of such a scheme on the insurance market for forestry and also on other issues of concern. My Department is currently examining these requests.
