Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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466. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Coillte is in dispute with persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6834/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the Coillte Farm Partnership Scheme, are the responsibility of the company.

Coillte has, however, advised that it is conducting a thorough review following issues raised by a small number of farmers on agreements under the above Scheme. Coillte has confirmed that having reviewed its contracts with farm partners, it is satisfied that there are no cases where farmers have not been paid what they are due and that it is satisfied that it is fulfilling all of its contractual obligations.