Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1015. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who is requesting compensation for forestry that was burnt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12856/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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My Department does not provide grant-aid to re-establish forests damaged by fire, and encourages forest owners to ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover in place.

In relation to the suspension of the person’s forest premiums, the requirement to replant damaged areas is a condition of the Afforestation Scheme under which forestry is grant-aided. In applying for grant aid, applicants agree to maintain the forestry plantation to the standards required and to carry out appropriate instructions in relation to the management and upkeep of the plantation. Payments on this forestry contract have been suspended pending completion of the remedial works and receipt of a Declaration of Completion.

As investigations of damage to property by fire and any prosecutions arising from such damage are matters for An Garda Síochána, it is inappropriate for me to respond to that reference in the details supplied.