Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2016
962. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a scheme to allow for the reconstruction of forestry following storm damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9852/16]
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.
