Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2017
535. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 522 of 9 May 2017, if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry can plant forestry on the remainder of their lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25386/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs noted in Parliamentary Question No. 522, the person named has two contracts for Afforestation. Planting has commenced under the first contract and the second has technical approval.
It should be noted that technical approval on the second contract will expire on 30th June 2017 and if the applicant wishes to proceed with planting and receive grant aid, Form 1A must be submitted to and approved by the Forest Service, prior to commencement of works.
