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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Feb 1962

Vol. 193 No. 5

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Conversion of Sod-Bogs to Milled Peat.

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asked the Minister for Transport and Power the names and locations of the sod-bogs which Bord na Móna intend to convert to milled peat; and also the approximate date on which the change is likely to take place.

I am informed by Bord na Móna that they have at present no plans under consideration for the conversion of sod peat bogs to milled peat. When sod peat production has been completed at some bogs it may be possible to exploit them for a further period for milled peat production but this possibility is very much in the future.

Will the Minister admit then that the reply which he gave to Deputy Crinion last week about the possibility of using the cutaway bog around Ballivor for forestry purposes was a lot of hooey?

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