Natural Heritage Areas.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 October 2005

Wednesday, 12 October 2005

Ceisteanna (338)

Paul Connaughton

Ceist:

411 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if turbary owned by persons (details supplied) in County Galway is classified as NHA; if such property will be purchased by Dúchas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28201/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

I understand that the land offered for sale by the persons referred to is situated within a natural heritage area and that an offer to purchase is expected to issue shortly from my Department.