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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 2

Written Answers. - Afforestation Programme.

Eamon Gilmore

Ceist:

286 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received representations from Woodlands of Ireland concerning cutbacks in funding for the native woodland scheme; if funding for this important scheme will be increased in 2004; the commitment he has to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26677/03]

I am aware of the concerns of Woodlands of Ireland in relation to the native woodland scheme. The Government remains committed to the forestry planting and support schemes, including the native woodland scheme operated by my Department. Given the level of funding available in 2003 it was decided in consultation with the forest sector to focus funding primarily on delivery of a viable planting programme. This meant that the funding available for the other schemes, including the native woodland scheme, in 2003 was limited and allowed only for supporting the development of pilot projects under that scheme. With respect to 2004, the funding allocation for forestry in general and the native woodland scheme in particular will be determined by the Estimates process for that year.

John Ellis

Ceist:

287 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department will award forestry premium to persons (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [26756/03]

Payment of the relevant forestry premium will be made to the person in question within the next three weeks.

John Ellis

Ceist:

288 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department will award forestry premium to a person (details supplied) in County Leitrim. [26757/03]

Payment of the relevant forestry premium will be made to the person in question in the next three weeks.

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