I propose to take Questions Nos. 926 to 928, inclusive, together.
I understand that the person concerned has been informed on a number of occasions that the scale of the turf-cutting activities in this area is such that it requires either planning permission or an integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) licence from the Environment Protection Agency (EPA).
In operating without the required consents, the person may be in breach of the Wildlife Act 2000 as well as the Planning and Development Act, 2000. I understand that the Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) in the EPA has advised this person that enforcement proceedings may be taken in this matter.
I also understand that the local authority has served an enforcement notice pursuant to Section 154 of the Planning and Development Act.