533 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if an applicant may revert to claim forestry premium on eight acres of land which was due to be planted but was not subsequently planted due to restrictions placed on this land due to the presence of the hen harrier [39077/10]

Applications for afforestation grant aid in Hen Harrier areas are not currently being processed pending completion of discussions between my Department and the National Parks and Wildlife Service in relation to the effects of afforestation and windfarms on the habitat of the Hen Harrier.