Coillte forestry concerns
Mattie McGrath seeks clarity over Coillte’s future and raises local amenity concerns; the exchange includes a light-hearted invitation from Deputy Hayes to discuss matters privately.
I also wish to refer to forestry, and the Taoiseach mentioned seeing the wood from the trees. Are there wood partitions in the Cabinet room because the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, says one thing and the Taoiseach says another? In my area, groups such as Knockmealdown Active and Galtee Walking Club are concerned about what is happening to Coillte. I appeal for clarity.
With regard to the geothermal energy development Bill, Deputy Hayes is in the House and the Whip stated Deputy Hayes is looking after the project in Tipperary, which is underfunded. I have raised this matter with the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte. I wonder how far he has gone down this road.
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The geothermal energy development Bill. Yesterday morning I was told it would be 2014-----
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I invite Deputy McGrath to my office any time.