P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

I cannot understand the reason emphasis is being placed on willow-miscanthus planting rather than willow-coppice planting. Some 12 months ago, the main issue, as far as forestry was concerned, was willow coppice planting, which is an ideal tree in terms of green energy production. I do not understand the reason for the fall-off in respect of willow-coppice planting. Perhaps the Minister of State will explain the reason this is happening.

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