Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2014
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications
620. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on an application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting scheme in respect of person (details supplied) in County Roscommon. [40129/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for compensation under the scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. I am advised that, on his application form, the applicant has indicated that he extracted turf from the bog plot in the raised bog special area of conservation in 2011 and, consequently, he is not eligible for compensation in respect of that year. A payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2012) has been made to this applicant.
The applicant had not been in a position to show evidence of a legal interest in the bog plot. Officials from my Department have been working with the applicant to assist him in this regard. The applicant has recently returned documents which are under assessment by Departmental officials. My Department will be in contact with the applicant as soon as possible.
