Afforestation Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Ceisteanna (161)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

161. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the recent COFORD commissioned report that recommends that proposals to plant areas of unenclosed land should be assessed on a site by site basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38956/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

A report on land availability for afforestation is being compiled by a COFORD Council group and is currently at a draft stage. It will be submitted to the Council, and subsequently for consideration by the Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, in due course.