Carol Nolan
Ceist:936. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of tree felling licences granted to farmers since January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5130/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 13 May 2020
Ceisteanna (936)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department is the competent authority for the receipt, assessment and approval of forestry licences including tree felling licences. Felling licences are issued to any landowner who makes an application and differentiation is not made between farmers and others.
Since the start of the year, 649 felling licences have been issued up to 8th May. These licences cover over 5,900ha and a volume in excess of 1.6 million m 3.
Licences continue to issue each week and are details are published three times per week on my Department's website.