Mr. Brendan Lacey:

The Irish Timber Growers Association, ITGA, welcomes the opportunity to make this presentation on the potential impact of the Forestry Bill 2013. I will ask my colleague, Mr. Whelan, to outline some of the background which will highlight why there are issues of concern to timber growers. I will then address a number of specific items which are of particular concern and generate specific problems and potential costs for forest owners.