asked the Minister for Energy if he will continue to support the proposal to make headage payments to farmers for lands converted to forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Afforestation Incentives.
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I am in favour of allowing farmers who are in receipt of headage payments in respect of livestock to continue to receive these payments for a period of 15 years if they afforest all or part of their land. A scheme to implement this measure is being finalised at present.