Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
765. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an extension to the planting licence on lands (details supplied) will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12618/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme was submitted on behalf of the applicant in June 2017. The application was approved, and the afforestation licence issued in October 2017, with the works required to be completed by December, 2018.
In April 2019, an extension was sought by the Registered Forester on behalf of the applicant, which was granted by my Department. An application for financial approval was received in December 2020. Financial approval must be sought before any planting may commence.
Shortly thereafter, in December 2020, the applicant’s registered forester requested in writing that the application be withdrawn. As such, the application is now closed. Should the applicant wish to plant forestry, they are of course free to make a fresh application.
