Ms Bernie Gray:

The theme of climate action occurs in all of the questions members have posed. Coillte is very aware of its responsibilities in that regard. It recognises that its responsibility is to optimise the use of a natural asset and resource for Ireland in a way that underpins Ireland's overall policies, not just in the climate action context, but in a whole range of areas. It is very conscious of that. What Deputy Ryan identifies as the need for an ever-changing approach to forestry and how it is used is clearly recognised and felt by the management team and board in Coillte. I should preface any response, however, by noting that I am two weeks in this role and have not yet had a meeting with my board. While I have engaged in intensive briefings and discussions, my responses might not be as full as they would be if I were back here in a year's time when they would be better informed.