Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Can I just wrap up, because I am conscious other members would like to come in? Mr. Fleming has said something really alarming there, but it is something we sort of knew anyway. He is now questioning the integrity of the inspection system. I share his concerns, so that is not a criticism of him, but Mr. Fleming is putting it out there to us.

That is a challenge to us. Why are we importing so much stuff? We are bringing in stuff through the ACRES scheme. We are encouraging environmental schemes but we are bringing stuff in and now we hear it is not adequately checked. I think it would be helpful for the committee if he could supply us with more information on that. We do not need to go into it now, but that is alarming and a concern based on our absolute commitment to the forestry sector.

I will finish by asking the president one thing, which is a key ask here today. I refer to the temporary suspension of the importation of timber from Scotland. Could Mr. Gorman share with us any feedback, informally or formally, from the Minister, the Government or the Department on the proposal? What is his inclination in regard to it?