Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Ceisteanna (498)

Holly Cairns

Ceist:

498. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the IT structures for the processing of forestry application under the new Forestry Programme 2023-2027 are in place; and if not, to provide a timeframe for when the IT structures will be in place. [42693/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The IT structures are in place for the processing of afforestation applications under the new Forestry Programme 2023 to 2027. The Afforestation Scheme opened for applications on 6 September 2023 and we have begun issuing licences.