Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I raised this matter with the Taoiseach last week because of how important it is. The Government, however, must also realise that what it is bringing before the Dáil does not go far enough in protecting the interests of people involved in the forestry sector, be it the haulage people, the millers or, most importantly, the farmers. It actually does not go far enough. I plead with the Government to really look at the problems we have, which were actually in the Department, and look at where we need to change the way permits are issued and the timeframe allowed for them. That is important.

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