Seanad
‹ Order of Business Safeguards for upland burning
Summary
Senator Brennan supports extending the upland burning period because of the wet winter but urges farmers to avoid burning near forestry and to account for wind conditions.
I support the call by my colleagues for the extension of the time for burning shrub on highland, mountain areas and commonage. Having witnessed one of the wettest winters in living memory, we need extra time for the ground to dry out sufficiently for burning.
I also ask farmers on the scenic Cooley Peninsula to desist from burning close to existing magnificent forestry on both sides of the Cooley Mountains and to consider the wind direction when they are burning. It would be difficult to get to those areas with fire brigades if they were needed.