The Rural Development Minister says the massive fire in west Roscommon was “absolutely horrific” – and the government is committed to trying to help landowners.
They want compensation from the state after acres of forestry was destroyed in the Gortaganny blaze last month.
Up to 100 people attended a public meeting about the issue on Tuesday night.
On a visit to Roscommon today, Minister Calleary said it’s too early to say what the government can do: