The former Donegal County Manager, Mr Seamus Neely, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Forestry Appeals Committee (FAC) on a three-month basis.
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae T.D, has today announced the appointment.
The appointment is to ensure the continued operation of the Forestry Appeals Committee while the process of appointing a new Chair is underway.
This appointment is made following the completion of the most recent two-year contract of Mr. Neely as Chair of the Committee.
Minister Healy-Rae said: “I would like to acknowledge Seamus Neely’s excellent work in chairing and overseeing an effective and responsive appeals process.
“I would also like to thank the deputy chairpersons, all the members of the committee and the staff of the Agriculture Appeals Office for their continued contribution in ensuring an effective and efficient appeals service for the forestry sector. I appreciate also Mr. Neely’s agreement to continue in the role while the search for a new Chair is underway.”
