Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticultural Industry: Discussion
Mr. Barry Delany:
I can take the first question on the stock of peat. That matter was alluded to at the committee's meeting on the 6 July 2021 and in our engagements with the industry. We had understood that there were some indications of availability of peat stocks on hand but these were for the amenity side, not for mushrooms. Again, given that is a commercial matter, as Mr. Nugent outlined, we are not in position to comment further. However, as soon as there's anything clarified, we would be happy to come back to the committee and clarify that further. With regard to redefining bogs and the timeframe involved, I will have to leave that question to my colleagues.
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