Forestry
Over 80% of the country's harvesting capacity for forestry is now working in areas impacted by storm damage, the Windblow Taskforce heard.
Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae has welcomed the discussion at the Forest Windblow Taskforce
The government has been called on to bring in assistance from abroad in order to harvest downed trees in forest plantations.
The Forest Windblow Taskforce had its first meeting to coordinate a response to ensure that storm-damaged forests are managed safely.
