Mr. Teddy Cashman:

To respond to some of Deputy Fitzmaurice's comments, the fencing one was discussed but did not come up as a main recommendation because it is not seen as entirely effective over time. It is a short-term fix and not too many people involved felt it would solve the thing. The forestry section in the Department has approved fencing grants of €18 million this year for new forestry. Overall, fencing does not appear to be totally effective and I do not feel it is-----