James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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782. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding Coillte’s possible sale of forest acreage at a location (details supplied); the reason for this potential sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45438/18]

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 land transactions, are the responsibility of the company.

The matter was, however, raised with Coillte who confirm that the company has put property at the location mentioned on the market, following receipt by the company of an expression of interest. Coillte add that consultation was carried out in relation to a possible sale and the property was put on the market for sale by private treaty. I understand that a local auctioneer is handling the sale which has been advertised in the local newspapers and a sign put up on the property.