Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2022
45. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to commence a national hedgerow survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra46. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of carrying out a national hedgerow survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34748/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together.
Teagasc has previously undertaken national hedgerow mapping using remote technologies, and while no comprehensive national survey has been carried out to date, a number of Local Authorities have commissioned hedgerow surveys at county level.
My Department, however, does not have an overarching responsibility for the coordination of hedgerow surveys and does not collect data from local authorities in relation to surveys carried out by them from their own resources.
