§ Mr. O'DONNELLasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether his attention has been called to the clearance of timber in the South of Ireland; and if he proposes to take any steps' to compel landlords, who are now availing thmselves of the high prices for timber, to plant at least as many trees as they cut down?
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§ Mr. DUKEThe question of the measures to be taken to promote the replanting of woodlands and the afforestation of waste lands in Ireland by private owners is at present engaging the attention of the Department. The Department have, however, no powers to enforce the replanting of woodlands cleared by private owners. I would also refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 12th October last to a question on this subject of the hon. Member for Mid-Armagh.