Forestry Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Questions (671)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

671. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will produce projections on the number of licences by category (details supplied); if it is accepted these are voluntary applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2891/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department issued 4,050 forestry licences this year, which is an increase of 56% on the number issued in 2021, and met our revised target of 4,000 licences. It is our intention to build on this momentum in 2022 and we will shortly publish projections for the year in a new licencing plan.