Ireland’s response to ash dieback is being supported by a dedicated consultative group, with the latest official records available through gov.ie. The Forest Strategy Consultative Committee Ash Dieback Task Force brings together key information on its remit, membership and meetings concerning one of the country’s most significant forestry challenges.
The publication was issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on 28 January 2025. It provides public access to the task force’s Terms of Reference, membership details and a growing collection of meeting papers.
Ash Dieback Task Force documents now available
The online publication is designed to improve transparency around the work of the Forest Strategy Consultative Committee’s Ash Dieback Task Force. Rather than presenting a single report, it acts as a central record for documents linked to the group’s activities.
Available material includes:
- Terms of Reference outlining the task force’s role
- Membership information dated October 2024
- Agendas, minutes and presentations from task force meetings
- Records covering meetings held between May 2024 and December 2025
The documents show a continuing programme of meetings, beginning with the first agenda dated 28 May 2024 and extending through the seventh meeting in December 2025. The publication was last updated on 13 November 2026, according to the source page.
Why ash dieback matters to Irish forestry
Ash dieback is a serious tree disease affecting ash trees and remains an important issue for forest management, biodiversity and rural landscapes. The task force provides a structured forum for considering the challenge within the wider forest strategy process.
Its work is relevant to landowners, forestry professionals, researchers, rural communities and public bodies involved in agriculture and environmental policy. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is the publishing department, while wider environmental oversight may also involve organisations such as the Environmental Protection Agency and Teagasc.
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What the publication tells the public
The online record does not announce a new funding scheme or a specific eradication measure. Instead, it gives readers access to the formal documents used by the group, allowing interested parties to follow its meeting schedule and review published records.
This is particularly useful for people seeking official information rather than informal commentary. Meeting agendas can indicate the subjects discussed, while minutes record the proceedings made available by the department. The membership document also helps identify the expertise represented on the task force.
The publication supports the broader aim of making government decision-making easier to understand. It also reflects the importance of coordinated policy across forestry, agriculture, climate action and rural development.
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Where to find the Ash Dieback Task Force records
All listed files are hosted through the relevant gov.ie publication page under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Visitors can select individual documents, including the Terms of Reference, membership file, meeting agendas, minutes and the presentation from the first meeting.
The records provide a useful reference point as Ireland continues to manage ash dieback and develop long-term forestry policy. Readers should consult the department’s official page for the authoritative versions of each document and any future updates.
Key takeaway
The Ash Dieback Task Force publication creates a central, publicly accessible record of Ireland’s coordinated response to ash dieback. By making its terms, membership and meeting documents available, gov.ie gives stakeholders a clearer view of the committee’s work and the ongoing forestry policy process.
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