Turbary Rights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2010

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

Ceisteanna (270)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

309 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has presented the interdepartmental working group report on turf cutting to Cabinet; when he plans to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18896/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

I expect to bring proposals to Government shortly regarding turf-cutting in Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation and Natural Heritage Areas. I will then be in touch with affected individuals and representative groups in regard to the position.