Afforestation licensing system labelled 'resounding failure'
The government's afforestation licensing system has been labelled a "resounding failure" by the Rural Independent Group.
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The government's afforestation licensing system has been labelled a "resounding failure" by the Rural Independent Group.
The Rural Independent Group of TDs, has expressed serious concerns about Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett
Concerns have been raised that the 5% concrete levy coming into effect on September 1 will "exacerbate the challenges faced by farmers".
The Rural Independents accused Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue of dithering when it comes to supports for sheep farmers.
The Rural Independent TDs called for the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to examine energy companies' pricing practices.