Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The National Parks and Wildlife Service formulated draft guidelines and as Senator Ó Domhnaill mentioned, there were almost going to be issued by letter until it became clear there was such a level of resistance that common sense prevailed. Is Teagasc being consulted at this point by the Department? We had representatives of Comhairle na Tuaithe before the committee, and it has committed to actively engaging the Department in which it rests. There is much common sense required, and the witnesses have reflected this. Will such common sense be noted by those who make the decision? The farmers and we would like to know this. Is there consultation within the process at this stage?