Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Mattie McGrath is well aware, this was discussed yesterday and earlier today, of the measures we have introduced to help different sectors. If there is a specific request with regard to any sector, I will certainly raise that with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Forestry licensing in 2021 was 56% higher than in 2020. It is a very important component and part of our materials for the delivery of housing and other infrastructure. We are supporting those sectors through the measures we are taking during this cost-of-living crisis. If the Deputy has received a specific request, he should pass that to me and I will discuss it directly with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and we will see if we can arrange a meeting shortly.

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