Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding the recouping from Coillte Teoranta of circa €8 million of forestry premium grants awarded to it but subsequently excluded from community financing under the guarantee section of the European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund, and subsequently confirmed by the European Court of Justice; if he has made a decision regarding seeking the return of these funds from Coillte Teoranta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32717/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The position regarding this issue is that legal advice has been received on the matter which my Department is currently considering. A decision will be made on the matter shortly.