Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the forestry bill will be detrimental to the expansion of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4743/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The purpose of the Bill is to reform and update the legislative framework relating to forestry in order to support the development of a modern forestry sector which reflects good forest practice and protection of the environment. I am satisfied that it will deliver on this objective.

The Committee Stage of the Bill is scheduled to take place in February 2014 and any amendments to the Bill submitted by Members will be considered in that context.