Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Moloney for his presentation and wish him well in efforts to develop Coillte further for the benefit of the Irish people. I understand that Coillte has annual revenue of €270 million and directly employs 900 people. What is Mr. Moloney's vision? What are his targets for the future? Does he expect the figure of €270 million to grow? Are the 900 jobs secure? If this sector continues to grow, will Coillte employ more people directly? Mr. Moloney suggested that Coillte is responsible for 1,300 jobs in indirect employment. Will that figure increase if this sector grows? Has Coillte surveyed the minerals underneath its lands? If so, can that survey be published or can we access it? What type of relationship does Coillte have with ordinary private farmers and their work? Is a joined-up approach being pursued to increase output and jobs? Such a strategy is necessary to bring more money back into the most depressed areas of rural Ireland and the most marginal land. I wish Mr. Moloney well. I would appreciate it if he could reply to my questions.