Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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152. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8868/19]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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An application for the Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme, on behalf of the person named, was commenced in July 2018. Certain mandatory documents, such as evidence of the site notice in situ, maps and declarations are required before an application is deemed complete. These documents were finalised on 24^thJanuary 2019 and the application acknowledged.

At the time the completed application is acknowledged, it is advertised on my Department’s website, which commences the 30-day period for public consultation. The application has also been referred to the local authority for their views. Finally, it has been referred to a forestry inspector of my Department. The inspector will review the entire application, including any submissions received from the public and make recommendations on its suitability, taking into account the effect of the proposal on a number of considerations, including the environment, landscape and water.

A decision will issue to the applicant and their registered forester once the assessment of the application is complete. Please note that no decision may issue before the 30 day consultation period has elapsed.