Johnny Brady
Ceist:108 Mr. J. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the area approved for new forestry plantings for 2004; the likely projected uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13738/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2004
108 Mr. J. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the area approved for new forestry plantings for 2004; the likely projected uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13738/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo date more than 13,000 hectares have been approved and applications for grant aid in respect of a further 7,000 hectares are currently being processed. Indications to date are that this year's programme of planting could be up to 12,000 hectares.