Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In his opening statement Mr. Cassidy said afforestation has inflated the price of land. Surely, that is a two-way street. The person selling land is entitled to the best available price if afforestation has inflated the price of land in these areas. I can understand his point about people staying in the community who want to stay farming and who want services. However, someone selling land is entitled to the best available price.