Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management and development of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company.
The company has, however, provided the information sought in relation to its involvement in the development at Hellfire Club/Massey's Wood in South Dublin County Council. Coillte advise that it has been provided with a full list of all adjoining landowners whether they are households or farm owners (from Property Registration Authority records), adjoining all boundaries of Hellfire and Massey’s forest properties.
Consultation in relation to the proposed development is an operational matter for Coillte. The company has, however, advised that it has a stated consultation policy and procedures (published on www.coillte.ie/about-us/social-responsibility/consultation/), that it is following stated processes and that this process of engagement and consultation is ongoing. Coillte advise that the proposal (if advanced to planning stage), will follow all statutory consultation procedures under the Planning and Development Acts, but add that they have already undertaken early local engagement with local residents and adjoining landowners on a one-to-one basis and with 2 group presentations to adjoining landowners, (with the next one scheduled for tomorrow, March 22nd). Coillte also advise that, where suggestions and issues of concern have been raised by stakeholders, Coillte have endeavoured to make amends to proposals to deal with such concerns. Coillte are maintaining a record of all consultations in compliance with its stated policy and procedures.
