Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
917. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a scheme or support is available from his Department to replant ash when die back is present (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36012/23]
View answer935. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36511/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 917 and 935 together.
I am pleased to advise that the Reconstitution Scheme for Ash Dieback 2023-2027 was launched on 24 July 2023 as part of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027. The circular, scheme documents and application forms are available on the Department's website www.gov.ie/forestry. An application for support under this Scheme must be submitted by a Registered Forester and will need to be accompanied by a harvest plan and harvest plan map.
The scheme is subject to an ongoing Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) process, which is well advanced. We will process applications as they are received and approvals will issue once the SEA and AA processes have been completed.
