Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
834. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for commissioning an independent expert to work with all suppliers to ascertain the level of horticultural peat stocks available to growers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4493/22]
View answerThe commissioning of an independent expert to work with all suppliers to ascertain the level of horticultural peat stocks available to growers is one of the key actions that I announced earlier this month in supporting horticulture growers who are dependent on peat. I understand the importance of delivering this action quickly.
As the Deputy can appreciate, there are procedures and protocols to be adhered to as part of the process of commissioning such an expert. My Department is currently engaged in that process and will be liaising with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with a view to having the services of this expert available as soon as possible.
