asked the Minister for Lands if his Department's policy has changed so that marginal land will no longer be planted for afforestation purposes.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Marginal Land Afforestation.
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There has been no such change in my Department's policy.
Would the Minister care to deny a rumour which is circulating in Donegal that there is a substantial reduction in the amount to be expended on afforestation in Donegal?
That is a separate question.
It is a completely separate question.
Would the Minister deny or confirm it?
I will not deny or confirm something raised here ad hoc by the Deputy. I do not know the amount of money that has been spent in Donegal, and if the Deputy wants information in this regard, he should put down a question accordingly.
Will the Minister deny it?
I am not going to chase every hare raised.
Surely the Minister should be in possession of such information?