Dáil Éireann - Volume 392 - 07 November, 1989

Written Answers. - Land Policy.

48. Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Energy if he had any discussions with Coillte Teoranta about their acquisition of land policy and their rate of replanting.

Minister for Energy (Mr. Molloy): I am aware that both Coillte Teoranta's acquisition and planting policy are based on an annual planting target of at least [1634] 10,000 hectares, a figure which has been achieved for 1989 and will at least be equalled in 1990. I am satisfied with this programme as an important element in achieving the overall target in the national plan of a national planting rate of 30,000 hectares by 1993. While I have not had any specific discussions with Coillte Teoranta on the matter, my Department keep in touch with the company continuously on their developing investment programme.