P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 180: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the implications for the forestry industry and Coillte Teo of Budget 2009 and the further Budget on 7 April 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12427/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Almost €125 million was allocated to the forestry subhead in Budget 2009 which will allow for the operation of a number of forestry schemes in 2009. This substantial investment demonstrates the commitment of the Government to forestry in Ireland and recognises the importance of the forest industry in terms of its economic, environmental and social benefits. As regards Coillte Teoranta, it was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and does not receive grant-in-aid from my Department. It is not possible to comment on potential implications of a Budget that will not be presented to the Dáil until 7 April 2009.