Forestry Sector.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Questions (119)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

211 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the annual value of the forestry industry; the extent to which a trend is discernible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6089/04]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

The annual value of the forest industry is estimated at €500 million. The current timber output of 3 million cubic metres is anticipated to grow to 3.95 million cubic metres by 2005 and to 4.44 million cubic metres by 2010. This represents output growth of 37% in a decade.