Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Indeed, there is a third view. There is much misinformation coming from both sides. I come from the county that has the highest percentage of forest coverage. It has not destroyed our community. We have large tracts of land planted for many years. It has sustained a rural economy.

Every plantation felled has to be replanted. That is an obligation. We have an afforestation programme.

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