Eugene Murphy
Ceist:290. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the proposed sale of a wind farm (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [14554/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 March 2018
Ceisteanna (290, 291)
Eugene Murphy
Ceist:291. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the amenity development will continue to be maintained and overseen by Coillte in view of the proposed sale of a wind farm (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [14555/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 291 together.
Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the commencement of a market process in relation to the possible sale of wind farm assets, are the responsibility of the company.
Coillte has, however, advised that it formally commenced a market engagement process last week to seek expressions of interest from potential investors to acquire up to half of Coillte’s 50% stake in the Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm.
Coillte also advised that, in the event of a successful sale of half of its 50% share in Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm following the expression of interest stage, Coillte intend to retain the remaining 25% share in the overall project and a corresponding level of involvement in the management of the wind farm. Coillte add that it would therefore have a basis to ensure that the management of the amenity is maintained in line with the current standards of Sliabh Bawn Wind Farm DAC.