Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses today. It is very informative and educational to hear what they have said.

I also welcome the concerned observers in the Public Gallery, not least Jason Fleming, my neighbour from Inchicorrigane, Kilcummin.

We are at a critical juncture because, as was said, there is going to be a gap in supply created by what has happened over the past three or four years. My first question is on the confusion that has been created about broadleaf versus spruce. There is no way in the world that broadleaf will be as productive or as valuable a resource as sawn long timber to be used in the construction of houses. Am I right in that regard?