Ms Imelda Hurley:

At this time, Coillte does not draw any grants or premiums. In the 1990s for a period, Coillte was accessing grants and premiums but ultimately it was determined that Coillte would not be accessing them. At that time, Coillte suspended engaging in afforestation. At that time also, it was notable that there was a very high level of private planting being undertaken. Now that the level of afforestation the State is seeking to achieve is so significant, Coillte sees that it has a role to play in bringing the skills and expertise to play our part in delivering afforestation for Ireland. Coillte's job is to manage the State forests on behalf of the people of Ireland and our vision is to enable a sustainable future and to contribute to Ireland's climate action initiatives.