asked the Minister for Lands the acreage of land in the hands of the Forestry Division of his Department in County Westmeath at the latest date for which figures are available; the plans which are under consideration in his Department to expand planting operations in the county; and if, in view of the economic circumstances of many people there due to inceasing unemployment, he will ensure that the maximum possible area is planted so as to provide employment at productive work for the people in their own county and help to prevent emigration.
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