Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Minister replied to a parliamentary question that the Department was considering possible candidates for further asset sales to inform further decisions. I agree with remarks on Coillte made by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I fully understand the Fine Gael position but I cannot fathom the Labour Party's support for it, it has walked away from its people. I accept this is what Fine Gael is about, it is part of its rationale but it is not part of the Labour Party's psyche nor any of its voters. The Minister said on Coillte that the Government would sell future crops that will produce money down the road while getting the net present value.

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