Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 March 2026
178. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he will introduce legislation to put corridors through forestry on a statutory footing and ensure that critical infrastructure is protected at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23487/26]
View answerThe draft Heads of Bill are currently being revised in order to take on board some additional considerations. My Department aims to submit these revised Heads of Bill to the Government for approval to proceed to drafting in the coming weeks. Pre-legislative scrutiny will follow shortly thereafter with the aim of publishing the Bill over the coming months.
