The forestry department is under fire following a damning report released by the audit office on Tuesday, revealing serious irregularities in the management of state forest land, and more than €1.3 million in overdue revenue remaining uncollected.
The audit, covering the period from 2018 to 2025, points to systemic failures in lease management and environmental protection, with the auditor general, Andreas Papaconstantinou, describing the findings as ‘deeply concerning’.
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