€73.8m forestry spend by DAFM last year 

The greatest afforestation taking place in Co Roscommon with 189 hectares followed by Co Galway with 139 hectares, department figures show. 

This expenditure included maintenance grants, grants for forest road infrastructure, annual premium payments and supports for the afforestation of 1,651 hectares.

The total spend on forestry by the Department of Agriculture last year was €73.8m.

This expenditure included maintenance grants, grants for forest road infrastructure, annual premium payments and supports for the afforestation of 1,651 hectares.