asked the Minister for Lands what progress has been made in connection with the proposed afforestation scheme for Cullohill Mountain, County Laois.

The position as stated in reply to the Deputy's question of the 10th November last is still unchanged. Progress with offers of land in this district awaits clearance of title in respect of two areas totalling 25½ acres in the townland of Ballykealy, which the Department has agreed to purchase.