Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Ceisteanna (522)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

522. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be permitted to plant forestry on their lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21634/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The person named currently has two forestry contracts.  Planting has already commenced for the first contract and the second has received technical approval.  The lands which are the subject of these forestry contracts appear to be those in the Folio given.