Land Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Ceisteanna (876)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

876. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the compensation provided to farmers for blanket bog land under their control; his plans to provide additional supports to those with land designations relating to the EU Habitats Directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23480/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department does not have a role in designation of lands under EU directives. This matter is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as the NPWS comes under their remit.