Farmers always win if our ecology is at risk

The announcement before Christmas by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphries that hedge cutting will be allowed in August should be met with shame.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

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It shows just how hollow this government’s claims are about protecting biodiversity, our land and its future.

Once again sectoral interests were given priority over the truth.

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Columnists Place: Whithworth Road Drumcondra Dublin 9 Person: Minister for Arts, Heritage Person: John Farrelly Event: Christmas Organisation: Gaeltacht Heather Humphries Organisation: IFA

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