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Forestry operators wrecking Clare roads, claims senator

A CLARE senator has been sharply critical of damage to rural roads by forestry operators, writes Fiona McGarry. Senator Martin Conway raised the issue with the minister with responsibility for the sector, Senator Pippa Hackett last week. The Ennistymon native told Minister Hackett that Coillte and other operators were ‘wrecking’ roads. The Fine Gael member called for forestry operators to be required to set aside funds to pay for the repair of damage. He also voiced concerns about “non-existent” communication from operators with the local authority. “The problem is when Coillte, for example, goes in and fells trees, unfortunately the roads, which are largely built on bog, are not able to handle the heavy goods vehicles that are transporting the timber,” Senator Conway said. “This has caused a major problem for people who live in the area, such as farmers and families who use the roads and the local authority. “The issue is that the local authority could have resurfaced …

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