Paul Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank our three guests for being here this morning. The Chairman referenced ash dieback at the outset but I would like to hear about this from the lads because we are inundated with representations about the effects of ash dieback and the ineffectiveness of the RUS. Our guests might give us a little insight into that from their point of view on the ground. The SEEFA opening statement mentions the incompatibility of CAP with afforestation and forestry. I would like SEEFA to elaborate on that a bit more. Mr. Ryan said SEEFA was from the CAP consultative forum. Will our guests go a little further in explaining how CAP and forestry might come a little closer together and become a little more compatible? Based on the figures SEEFA has given us on what is being planted, carbon aside, what effect will that have on our timber supplies in 30 years' time when what is planted today should be mature? Forget about carbon for a second. I am looking at it just from a timber supply point of view.