Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I understand the Deputy's views on these matters. What was considered was the sale of harvesting rights of trees that were growing commercially. The announcements were made in 2011 and people talked about a firesale and a rush. There is neither a rush nor a firesale. Very careful due diligence applies in respect of all these matters. The final report, drawing together all the advices received, has been submitted to me and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and it will be presented to the Government shortly. I must be forgiven for allowing the Government time to consider the report and make a decision thereon before I share it with the House. As soon as the Government has made a decision, which will not take long, I will bring the conclusion to the House.

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