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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 14, 2011

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor D. Looney

That this Council, recognising the enormous environmental, health, and tourism benefits of the approx 5,000 acres of publicly-run forest areas in the Dublin Mountains area, along with the excellent co-operation between this Council, Coillte and the Dublin Mountains Partnership in creating a fantastic amenity for local residents, supports the continued public ownership of Coillte and opposes any attempts to privatise the company.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed the Members sentiments will be conveyed to the Minister for Agriculture and the Minister for Finance and, upon receipt, copies of their replies will be circulated to the members.