Independent TD for Wicklow and East Carlow. Fighting for job creation, economic justice and political reform.

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Cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan Coillte

Cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan Coillte

As part of the deal with the Troika, Ireland committed to selling €3bn worth of state assets. One of those assets earmarked for sale is 80 years of the harvesting rights for Coillte’s crops. Minister Coveney claimed that this will raise between €400 million and €600 million. The sale will apply to timber on 50%...
Selling the Coillte Harvest is Unthinkable

Selling the Coillte Harvest is Unthinkable

The economic justification for selling the Coillte harvesting rights is questionable at best. Even if it wasn’t, we are selling part of our national identity.