Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know Deputy Ferris is in a hurry to ask a question about programme D, but I wish to make one point in respect of C6, forestry and bio-energy. I know the allocation is the same but the outcome is expected to be somewhat less. One issue that has come up concerns qualifying land. The definition of "unenclosed" seems to be a prohibiting factor. In the review of the scheme, could that be reviewed? It affects parts of Wicklow because of deer that are ruled out and others because they are asset-sensitive or are defined as unenclosed, so the level of grant aid is significantly lower. That needs to be looked at again in some detail.

I am conscious that Deputy Ferris is anxious to ask a question on programme D. We have finished programme C. I will let Deputy Ferris in first.