Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 331: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding an application for afforestation pre-approval in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the remaining steps to be completed before plantation of these lands commences; if he will expedite this application in order to facilitate planting in the current season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7510/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Forestry Division of my Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are currently finalising procedures which will determine the levels of afforestation that can be approved in 2011 within areas designated for protection of the hen harrier. Applications which have not yet been approved will be decided shortly in consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.