Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am sure that much of the ground has already been well covered at this stage. I want to add my own concern that landowners feel that this designation has been landed on them and that their lands will become devalued or worthless as a result. From what Mr. Fitzgerald has said, it sounds as though Coillte will be treated differently. I seek clarification as to whether landowners are treated differently, that it is not equal across the board, that farmers are being left behind and that State lands appear to be treated differently. Can Mr. Fitzgerald clarify what is the difference?

We need some type of weapon with which we can go after them. It is not right that landowners would be treated differently. The same rules should apply to farmers, Coillte and so on. As I said, people believe that their land is devalued. I would welcome some clarification on that issue.