Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 16: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide additional funding to the forest grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37464/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Substantial funding has been provided by the Government to support forestry grant and premium schemes for 2009. Almost €128 million has been allocated to forestry and bioenergy under Budget 2009. This significant investment in forestry will allow for the operation of a range of forestry schemes next year and demonstrates the commitment of the Government to the future of forestry in Ireland.