Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2022

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Ceisteanna (472)

Noel Grealish

Ceist:

472. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if felling licences which were issued in 2019 can be extended for another year, given that Covid-19 restrictions prevented felling taking place for large parts of 2020, and that there is now a backlog and waiting lists for contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50813/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A Tree Felling Licence of up to 10 years in duration is permitted under the provisions of the Forestry Act 2014, this may be extended for one or more further periods, not exceeding a total of 5 years. The owners of the land for which a felling licence has issued and nearing expiration, should contact my Department and an application for amending the licence can be considered.