Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2021
334. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the publication of the report of the working group on the use of Peat Moss in Horticulture; if the findings of the report will be debated in Dáil Éireann and acted on without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54279/21]
View answerMy statutory remit and responsibility as Minister does not include regulation of the harvesting or supply of horticultural peat. However, to assist in addressing the important issues around horticultural peat for domestic purposes, I set up an Independent Working Group under the Chair of Dr. Munoo Prasad. The potential of alternatives to the use of peat moss in the horticultural industry was examined extensively by the group, together with a number of related issues.
I received the final report of the Chair of the Independent Working Group set up to Review the use of Peat Moss in Horticulture, on the 20th October 2021. The report is being considered and will be brought to Cabinet in due course. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Prasad, the members of the working group and all who contributed to the report.
