Mr. Brian Lucas:

I hope I got all the questions. I will reiterate a point made by Deputy Leddin. During the review, the industry also accepted there was a need for provision from the use of peat. As I said in answer to Deputy Carthy, what is set out in the review report are the issues identified during the review. It is not a predetermined outcome. It is a framework for the work that needs to take place.

Regarding just transition, my Department and Ministers played a big role. We have started to restore the designated raised bogs, the special areas of conservation and the natural heritage areas. We have a big programme in place since 2020. Bord na Móna is project managing that programme and is doing both the physical works on site and providing the professional services. Allied to that, we have a smaller scheme involving local contractors who are involved in peat restoration work. We have played our part in just transition and we will continue to do so.

Deputy Fitzmaurice can correct me if I am wrong, but I do not think the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association ever put forward a proposal for financial compensation to the Department. I am open to correction on that.