Written answers

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Forestry Management

Photo of Thomas PringleThomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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197. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated area of peaty soils under the ownership of Coillte that has been converted to forestry; the estimated net carbon losses as a result of the practice; the remedial measures proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49426/19]

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The management of the forest estate is a matter for, and the responsibility of, Coillte as a commercial State Body and the information requested is an operational matter for Coillte. I have referred the Deputy’s question to Coillte and have requested that a response should issue within 10 days.

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