Some ten thousand trees are to be planted in the country's schools to promote National Tree Week, which was officially launched in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, by the Minister for Energy, Michael Smith.

Report shows horse-drawn coach bringing Minister Michael Smith and his wife to the ceremony.

Horse rearing up and falling and the Minister leaving the carriage to calm him down.

Ceremony proceedings, with the Minister addressing the crowd and Liam Aylward, Minister for Forestry, in attendance.

Minister Michael Smith planting a tree at the Christian Brothers’ Primary School (CBS), Enniscorthy, with the help of one of the students.

The reporter is Michael Ryan.

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