Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
671. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if materials, reports, correspondence or briefings with regard to a new proposed peatland rewetting scheme will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19191/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently developing an open call which will be seeking proposals for the development and implementation of an EIP Locally-Led Pilot Scheme targeting climate action on peat soils. This will build on our successful range of locally-led schemes already in operation. The scheme will have the objective of reducing emissions from peat lands under agricultural management and also to protect and enhance carbon storage. The new project will also have to include ways of maximising biodiversity and water quality co-benefits.
The call for proposals is still under preparation and an invitation for applications for funding in the third competitive call for proposals will be announced in the coming weeks.
