Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The response I have here is that full consideration of the types of soil to be afforested will be given during the strategic assessment and the appropriate assessment. It is about the land types for afforestation. Documents set out the potential eligibility of land for support under the scheme. The response refers more to the suitability of the land in terms of individual species. The reference to birch was as an example that naturally occurs on peat. I am not sure beyond that. I will ask for clarification for the Minister on Report Stage.