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

With respect, I do not deal with the Garda Síochána; I deal with Coillte at company board level. If there are questions which need to be asked of the Coillte board about any type of fraudulent activity, I will follow up on that. However, I will not cast aspersions without having the supporting evidence.

On the more general point about a Government decision on harvesting rights, this may be frustrating for the Deputy but he may have to wait until the Government decides. He will then know the rationale for that decision and be able to scrutinise it, which is his right.

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