Submission on DAFM Statement of Strategy 2016 - 2019

Dear Ms Mulligan,

Please find attached An Taisce's submission to the Public Consultation on the Statement of Strategy 2016 -2019 for the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

We would like to draw your attention to other recent An Taisce publications and submissions below that are closely related and complement the attached document.

Forestry

The environmental integrity of Irish forestry in the context of the EU’s effort sharing decision (2016)

Water

Significant Water Management Issues for Ireland (An Taisce's Submission)

Not So Green: Debunking the Myths around Irish Agriculture

Consultation on the Statement of Strategy (2016-2019) for the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Relevant due to sections on agri-environment schemes.

Best regards,

-- Philip Kearney, Chair, Climate Change Committee An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland