There's currently a backlog of harvesting licenses in Ireland.
Sawmill businesses are being forced to import timber from Scotland because of the backlog in harvesting licenses, according to a midlands TD.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says there's a huge knock on affect for a number of industry including farming, suppliers and the construction sector.
The Laois/Offaly TD believes action must be taken to address the delays immediately:
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