Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1032: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how he proposes to meet targets for afforestation and the commitments in the forestry area as outlined in the revised programme for Government; if he will review the cutbacks in the forestry sector that were introduced in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Under the new Programme for Government I am committed to reviewing state forestry policy to take account of its critical role in relation to climate change and its importance to construction, bio-energy, bio-diversity and its potential to deliver long-term employment in other downstream industries. I intend to begin this work as soon as possible. I am examining the allocation of resources and funding for the sector in the context of the preparation of the 2010 Estimate for my Department.