Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013
380. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when residents who were involved in cutting turf on a bog (details supplied) will receive their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22178/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTwenty-six applications for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme have been received and acknowledged by my Department in respect of the raised bog special area of conservation referred to in the Deputy’s Question. 5 of these applicants have expressed an interest in relocation to a non-designated bog. 6 payments have been made in respect of the applications received.
I am advised that representatives of a group of 16 of these applicants had requested that no payments or turf deliveries be made to individuals within this group until outstanding issues have been dealt with, in particular, as regards relocation to a non-designated bog. My Department has acceded to this request but is willing to process payments or deliveries of turf if any of the qualifying applicants wish to proceed.
