Mr. Brendan McKenna:

That is why the process is being undertaken. I agree that a percentage of our estate is non-economic because it was planted in the 1940s and 1950s as part of community work projects. The areas in which the trees were planted do not lend themselves to good growth in fibre. Should the harvesting rights be sold, a percentage of the estate will transfer to the new Coillte. That is all part of the process which is very complex. There are implications for employment and transport companies. The Government has asked us to ensure all of these issues are highlighted in the report when it receives it in order that all of the facts will be available when a decision is made, one way or the other.