Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 555: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on extending the forestry premium from 20 to 22 years to compensate for the recent reduction in this premium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22115/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Following the Supplementary Budget in April and the subsequent reduction in the annual forestry premium I have received a number of suggestions from forestry industry representatives for maintaining confidence in the sector. Several proposals have been made including one of the nature referred to by the Deputy. All proposals are being examined but will of course be subject to the budgetary situation for next year and subsequent years.