Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not have the Government counter-motion to hand. I recall my own contribution to the debate on that motion and in which I made direct reference to the sawmilling sector. I refer the industry to my contribution. Regardless of what was said then, I wish to clarify for the record that we are not in the business of putting a viable and progressive sawmilling industry in Ireland out of business by mishandling a sale or proceeding with a sale in an inappropriate manner. As I have said many times, when the Government makes a decision there will be an opportunity for the House to scrutinise that decision and its consequences.

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