I assume the question refers to maximisation of the carbon sequestration potential of forestry towards meeting Ireland's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. Provisions in this regard are contained in the Government's national climate change strategy, copies of which are in the Oireachtas Library.
I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 20 and 157 on today's Order Paper regarding arrangements for implementing the strategy. The Department of the Marine and Natural Resources is represented on the cross-departmental climate change team, and on its inventory data users and the economic analysis sub-groups. My Department is also represented on an internal climate team established within the Department of the Marine and Natural Resources.