Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 8 May 2003

Vol. 566 No. 2

Written Answers. - Native Woodlands Scheme.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

134 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the native woodlands scheme will commence; the amount of EU and Government funding which has been allocated for this scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12543/03]

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern):

The native woodland scheme was launched in October 2001. The scheme is funded under the National Development Plan 2000-2006, supported by the European Union. Expenditure under the scheme in 2002 amounted to €242,000. A sum of €620,000 has been allocated under the scheme for 2003.