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Special Areas of Conservation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (1049)

Denis Naughten

Question:

1229 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to meet with persons (details supplied) to discuss the agreement reached with the IFA on compensation for bog owners. [21928/04]

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It was agreed under Sustaining Progress to undertake a comprehensive review of the habitats regulation. Following extended discussions with representatives of the farming pillar, an agreement has now been concluded. This agreement includes provision for an increase in the rates of compensation paid to bog owners whose land has been statutorily proposed for designation as part of either a special area of conservation or a natural heritage area. While the group referred to by the Deputy is not a representative group within the farming pillar and as such is not party to this agreement, officials of my Department are available to meet and discuss any aspects of the agreement with it, on request.

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