Debate resumed on amendment No. 41a.In page 14, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:“(4) On proof by the owner of the land concerned that the steps taken in relation to that land by a person authorised under subsection (2) needlessly resulted in damage or loss of a significant character to that owner in respect of that land, the person so authorised shall be liable to pay compensation to him or her therefor and, if the person so authorised is not the owner of the trees referred to in subsection (1), the person shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the owner of the trees in respect of any payment the person has properly made to the first-mentioned owner under this subsection.”.- Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Tom Hayes)

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