Jimmy Harte (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Along with Senator Landy and others, I was delighted to read Deputy Rabbitte's statement about the threatened sale of Coillte's harvesting rights. Last week in Donegal I said I could not see that happening and could see no reason for it to happen.

I believe there is a general consensus among all parties and Members that this should not happen. There is a social dividend in retaining the harvesting rights. It will be good news and shows that this Government can make decisions on its own without having to run back to Europe all the time, and this is one practical example. I hope it will be the norm in future that, when the troika leaves the country, we can make decisions based on-----