Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2020
51. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if, under the just transition plan, compensation will be provided to peat harvesting contractors that made significant investments in peat harvesting machinery prior to the sudden and unexpected announcement of the suspension of all peat harvesting for the 2020 season by Bord na Móna and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16395/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government is committed to supporting Bord na Móna to deliver an extensive multi-annual programme of rehabilitation of the company’s land bank. My Department and Bord na Móna are progressing the necessary measures, including funding, to facilitate the advanced rehabilitation of 33,000 hectares of Bord na Móna bog previously harvested for peat used in electricity generation, commencing this year. I expect this work to be completed shortly.
The position of any contractors used by Bord na Mona as part of its peat harvesting business is a matter for the company.
