Vol. 420 No. 5
63 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he has had discussions with the Minister for Energy concerning the cost implications of requiring the fencing of mountain grazing lands from forest lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Provision of adequate fencing on land adjacent to afforested land to prevent trespass of animals is strictly a matter for the owners of such land. I have, therefore, not discussed the matter with the Minister for Energy.
Grant aid for fencing forming part of general land improvement work is available under the farm improvement programme operated by my Department.
