Michael Creed
Question:469 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement regarding the operation of the bio-energy establishment grant scheme and in particular his decision to allocate 900 hectares exclusively for willow; if he is satisfied that this allocation will be availed of in 2009; if not, if he will make arrangements immediately for the allocation of the balance of the 900 hectares to miscanthus growers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10035/09]
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