Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
835. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the intended timeline to commission experts on planning to provide free advice to those wishing to achieve regulatory compliance for the extraction of horticultural peat on sub-30 hectare bogs for supply to the domestic horticulture industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe commissioning of experts on planning to provide guidance and advice to those wishing to achieve regulatory compliance for the extraction of peat is one of the key actions that I announced earlier this month in supporting horticulture growers who are dependent on peat. I understand the importance of delivering this action quickly.
As the Deputy can appreciate, there are procedures and protocols to be adhered to as part of the process of commissioning such experts. My Department is currently engaged in that process and will be liaising with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with a view to having the services of these experts available as soon as possible.
