Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 February 2021
313. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he plans to appoint members to the working group arising from the peat moss in the horticultural industry review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8754/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have recently appointed Dr. Munoo Prasad as chairperson to the working group to examine the issues identified during the review of the use of peat moss in the horticultural industry. Dr. Prasad is an independent consultant and researcher. He has vast experience from working in the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Bord na Móna.
Invitations to nominate representatives to the working group will issue shortly from my Department.
