Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forestry Lands. Assessing land for forestry and agriculture
Summary
After the Chair ruled that the question could not be broadened beyond a specific area, the Minister said departmental forestry experts advised on agricultural suitability. Bruton questioned whether they were also agriculture experts; the Minister affirmed this and answered Bruton’s quip with “Touché.”
On this matter of forestry land and land being acquired for forestry, has the Minister any means of adjudicating what land is suitable for agriculture?
Comment on this
This question relates to a specific area. The Deputy may not widen the question to deal with the matter generally. I am calling the next question.
Comment on this
I have a very expert technical service in the Forest and Wildlife section of my Department who advise on that aspect.
