Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2012
183. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 2 February 2012, if he will provide a copy of documentation signed by a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon under the voluntary bog purchase scheme stating that turf cutting would cease on sites included in special areas of conservation. [45070/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question sold his 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 €6,000, available under the scheme, was also paid to him on the condition that he would permanently cease turf cutting on sites included in special areas of conservation.
I understand that a copy of the documentation signed by this individual at the time has been sent to him.
