Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the recent Coford commissioned report that recommends that proposals to plant areas of unenclosed land should be assessed on a site by site basis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38956/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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A report on land availability for afforestation is being compiled by a COFORD Council group and is currently at a draft stage. It will be submitted to the Council, and subsequently for consideration by the Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, in due course.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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162. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an application for afforestation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if same will now be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39038/13]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Because of the proximity of the proposed planting to a national monument, a detailed archaeological examination of the area was required. This examination is now complete and the application is currently with the Forestry Inspectorate for consideration and recommendation in relation to the project. This should be complete within the next few weeks and a decision on the application will be given as soon as possible thereafter.