Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021

Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Ceisteanna (562)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Ceist:

562. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of afforestation licences in the past three years that were approved by his Department within a month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35810/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

All Afforestation licence applications are subject to a 30-day public consultation period. The Department is not in a position to make a decision on any licence until these 30 days have passed and consideration has been given to any submissions received.