Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2021
176. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a felling licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53604/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application for a tree felling licence to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting assessment by an ecologist. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been received, which will be reviewed by the ecologist. I would expect a decision to issue in the next two to three months, which factors in the mandatory 30-day public consultation period.
