Mr. John Paul Feeley:

Yes, I am referring to afforestation and the effect it is having on the environment and on rural communities.

On the issue of rural development and practical ideas, if there were targeted tax incentives for the regeneration of buildings that are already there and to bring empty, vacant units and houses in small villages back into use, such a move would be beneficial if done properly. The problem in the past was that it was allowed to grow out of all proportion but there are certainly targeted measures that could be taken.