Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the implications for COFORD as a result of budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43881/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, it was decided by the Government, as announced on Budget Day, that COFORD (the National Council for Forest Research and Development) is to be merged into my Department. The implications of this decision for COFORD, and the necessary actions to implement the decision, are currently being examined within my Department.