Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
708. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to encourage more bridleways across Ireland; if he will work in conjunction with Coillte to encourage more bridleways on State-owned land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25912/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no role regarding bridleways or horse trails.
The funding that is made available to the sport horse industry from my Department and paid to Horse Sport Ireland is for equine breeding programmes.
Coillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of their forest estate, are the responsibility of the company.
I have therefore passed the questions raised to Coillte for response and direct reply to the Deputy.
