Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I have met the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Coveney, regarding the programme for Government's proposal on merging Coillte and Bord na Móna. He is discussing his opinions with Coillte and I have sought another meeting with him to discuss what progress has been made. There is no question of the land being sold. It will never be sold and will remain in State ownership.

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