asked the Minister for Lands if he will arrange for the extention of State forestry to include planting schemes in areas where considerable employment can be given to men from the Fíor-Ghael-tacht; and if a survey has been carried out with a view to increasing employment in these areas.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Afforestation in Gaeltacht Areas.
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The Forestry Division of my Department are actively pursuing the acquisition of lands for afforestation in all areas of the country including Gaeltacht areas. A number of surveys of land suitable for planting have been carried out by my Department in Gaeltacht areas. For many years, priority has been given to offers of land from Gaeltacht areas.