Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)

It has also been suggested that land capable of being used for food production not be allowed for the use of growing trees. That is a point that should be taken on board. There is good arable land being used for trees when there is ample marginal land that should be used.

Another matter related to Coillte I want once again to raise is that of Ballinaboy wood, which Coillte and its companies sold to the Corrib gas project. The wood, which was under the control of Coillte at the time, was sold to facilitate the terminal. Despite parliamentary questions and questions under the Freedom of Information Act, I and other Deputies cannot ascertain what was paid for that land. Perhaps the Minister of State, Deputy Tony Killeen, could clarify that point.

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