Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their presentation. The witnesses might write down my questions because they will be quick-fire questions and I want accurate answers. Colm McCarthy reckons that 50% of Coillte's estate is unviable. Will the witnesses comment on that? How many acres have been taken out of production for things such as wind turbines? What counties has Coillte bought land in and what are the percentages?

Mr. Leamy talked about there being 12,000 jobs. Is that 12,000 full-time jobs or is he talking about the subcontractor that comes in, cuts the timber and then goes to the private plantation and does other work? Is he talking about Murray's and PJ Fahy and all these guys? How many direct employees does Coillte have?

Mr. Leamy talked about 18 million trees a year, which is 18,000 acres because there are 1,000 trees to the acre. Is that correct?