Forestry Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2016

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Ceisteanna (220)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

220. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 636 of 15 November 2016, if he will clarify his reply on which he based his statement that the Forest Service had not received any complaint regarding the felling of oak on this site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I received a letter from Friends of the Irish Environment on 16 May 2016.  This letter was brought to the attention of the relevant Department officials and I issued a reply to this letter on 18 May 2016.  I can confirm that at the time the Department staff did not view this letter as a report of Alleged Illegal Felling.  This matter, of oak trees felled, is now being investigated.