Construction Industry
Dail Éireann — 2021-06-24
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Carlow-Kilkenny

To clarify, the three Ministers are here to answer questions on the issues being raised today. I am very aware of the current challenges in the forestry sector and I acknowledge the implications of delays to the granting of licences for the wider industry and for the construction sector. We are fully aware of that. I am in regular contact with my colleague, the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. She is working with a range of stakeholders to address this issue, particularly through Project Woodland. It is a very difficult situation and we acknowledge that. We are hopeful that the current process will resolve the problems and work towards a solution to address the issue of felling licences in particular.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-24