Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 23 May 1990

Vol. 399 No. 1

Written Answers. - Turf Cutting Development.

Frank Crowley

Ceist:

64 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Energy if he will provide grants towards the development of turf cutting, in property leased to co-operatives and owned by Bord na Móna which would contribute to the alleviation of hardship and also provide an alternative source of energy.

Minister for Energy (Mr. Molloy)

There are no funds available to my Department from which grants can be paid for the purpose in question. I think the Deputy would agree with me that there are very considerable economies for persons who save turf for their own use and that this should provide significant encouragement.