Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail)

I will speak to the relevant Minister and Minister of State about engaging with the local community. It is appalling that a thousand acres would be destroyed. I am not sure what the cause was, but destruction like this affects a variety of activities, including wildlife and biodiversity. I am aware there were also certain types of farming activity on that land. It shows the absolute necessity for safety and preventing such devastating fires from happening across the countryside. We have had one too many in the country in the past number of years.

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