Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are getting into nitty-gritty that is not relevant. I would rather we moved on. There are more high-level concerns than speculating over rare events or scenarios. Dr. Smyth clarified the situation with regard to late entry to the scheme and the commonage implementation committee. Deputy Kyne asked a question about the continual reduction with regard to scrub. I honestly feel that if the auditors came over here and said "Hold on" and the Department said that it was trying to reinstate good vegetation management but was having difficulties with the National Parks and Wildlife Service concerning rules about burning, which is an effective tool for vegetation management, the auditors would tell us to get our act together.