AGRICULTURE Objectives - Department of Taoiseach

10.3 Government will review, with the European Commission at the Mid-TermReview stage, the levels of financial incentives for afforestation.10.4 Continuation of the consent system for consideration of afforestationapplications, including the public notification system as a practical measure toincrease acceptance of afforestation in rural communities.10.5 Maximise forestry contribution towards achievement of Ireland’s objectivesunder the Kyoto Protocol.11. REVIEW MECHANISM11.1 Apart from the ongoing quarterly reviews provided for, a particularly criticalreview of this partnership agreement will take place when the terms of the payagreement fall due for consideration. This will provide an opportunity to takestock of the environment, of progress achieved in relation to the overall goalsof the Agreement and to consider any opportunities arising to refocus andreprioritise action as improvements in the overall economic situation and theavailability of resources might allow.11.2 In addition, the following is envisaged:• a meeting of all the parties to the Agreement, chaired by the Taoiseach,will be convened annually;• quarterly meetings of the four Pillars, under the auspices of theDepartment of the Taoiseach will be held to review, monitor and report onprogress on the implementation/progression of the special initiatives;• any of the Pillars may raise an issue regarding any aspect of the operationof the Agreement with the Chair of the Steering Group for the Agreement.The Steering Group may make recommendations as appropriate to ensurethe effective delivery of the spirit and intent of the Agreement; and12