Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Ceisteanna (777)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

777. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason there are more than 30 cases waiting for arbitration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58999/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Coillte is a private limited company established under the Forestry Act 1988 and is operationally independent from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I have referred the matter to Coillte for direct follow-up with the Deputy.