Pippa Hackett (Green Party)
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I thank Deputy Michael Collins. As the Deputy will be aware, the climate action plan includes 8,000 ha per year. As the Deputy says, there is other evidence out there and different sectors have come up with other figures. It may well be the case that we might have to hit higher targets in years to come but at the moment we are focused on hitting the 8,000 ha per year. My Department is well able to issue the licences required to deliver on that 8,000 ha. If we need more in the future, we will be able to match that as well.