P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made on the forestry Bill; when he will be in a position to publish the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37487/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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A comprehensive review of the Forestry Act 1946 has been completed and the draft Scheme of a new Forestry Bill has been prepared which will update and consolidate the 1946 Act. The draft Heads of the new Bill will be submitted to the Government shortly for approval to be sent to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting. It is not possible at this stage to indicate a date for publication.