Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have spoken to the Minister of State about an issue brought to my notice which concerns appeals. Section 26 of the Forestry Act 2014 makes provision for a replanting order by the Minister. There is no provision in the Bill for a right of appeal of such an order, part of an order or conditions attached to it, which is quite unusual. It leaves an individual with only one option, which is to challenge a replanting order through the courts system. I will send details on to the Department and ask the Minister of State to look at that. It is not a common situation but it means that if someone cannot appeal, he or she must seek recourse in the courts. If we have an appeals system set up, it should be used. Will the Minister of State look at that?