Mr. Nicholas Sweetman:

It is interesting to note that in more modern contracts the obligation to replant is clear. It is either Coillte's responsibility - in which case it is included in the contract - or the farmer's - in which case it is also included in the contract. In some of the earlier contracts there was no specification as to who was responsible, but, in fact, it was the farmer. It is clear that Coillte has upped its game in the more recent contracts. What is even more clear is that it has realised its communication with its partners has been abysmal during the years. Two weeks ago we came to an agreement that it would improve dramatically, but I am a little concerned that in the two weeks since the meeting there has not been any contact with the 630 partners to tell them that something is happening. We are certainly not in a position to make that contact.