Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
756. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department are accepting forestry form two applications which are now vital in keeping private forestry companies viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14683/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received, processed, and paid Form 2 applications for works completed under the 2014-2022 forestry programme. To March 22nd 2023 a total of €41,455,421 was expended from the forestry budget including €2.4 million on first grant (form 2) payments.
I can also confirm that system development work has been ongoing and is completed for submission of form twos under the Interim Afforestation and Road schemes and is currently being user tested. I expect this to be live for submission of Form twos under these schemes on Wednesday 29th March.
