Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
326. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht when payment of bog compensation will issue to persons (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41356/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe individuals referred to in the Deputy’s Question sold their interest in land in a raised bog special area of conservation under the voluntary bog purchase scheme, administered by my Department. An incentive bonus of €5,400, available under the scheme, was also paid to the applicants at the time of purchase on the condition that they were selling all plots of bog land in their possession and registered or unregistered turbary rights within a designated area.
The individuals have recently applied for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme. My Department will be in contact with the applicants in relation to this application once it has been assessed.
