Turbary Rights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2016

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Questions (685)

Dara Calleary

Question:

685. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 941 of 25 January 2006 and Parliamentary Question No. 109 of 6 December 2012 if a scheme for the allotment of turbary rights proceeded; and, if so, the reason the owner of the bog was not contacted (details supplied). [20889/16]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The scheme prepared to deal with the possible disposal of the turbary rights still on hand for the bog in question has not been operated. However, the matter is still under consideration having regard to the legal complexities in this particular case. The individuals named will be contacted if the scheme is proceeding.