Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have three very brief questions for the officials. What is the total number of licences required to serve the industry's demand? I include here road licences, private felling licences, Coillte felling licences and afforestation licences.

According to the opening statements, Coillte is the largest supplier of material to Irish sawmills. What percentage of timber comes from Coillte and what percentage comes from the private sector? Given that the witnesses said that Coillte is the largest provider, I presume they have information on the percentages involved. The Chairman said that Ms Kelly is the head of the forestry section in the Department. What is her view on the current situation in terms of the challenges faced by the Department and where does she think we will we be on 29 January 2022?