Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all Senators for what has been a worthwhile debate. I am aware of the concerns of everybody in the Seanad and the Dáil about trees and the environment. Forestry is a positive sector for our economy and has potential to grow employment and export of timber. Our main challenge is to make landowners comfortable with the idea of planting their land. This will be a significant change for them and this Bill goes a long way towards bringing this about. I thank Senators sincerely, particular those who affirmed and supported the Bill.