Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There has been no engagement with an independent expert. We have not yet had the opportunity to ask the Minister or the Ministers of State when that expert will be appointed. Notwithstanding that, Bord na Móna has engaged on the contract with ICL, as was mentioned.

Our guests mentioned ICL would also be sourcing peat from private sources other than Bord na Móna. It was indicated such peat would be sourced domestically. Are our guests aware of any bog, whether less than 30 ha in size or not, that has a section 5 exemption from planning permission on the basis of Ms Justice Phelan's judgment?