Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the continued confusion over people's right to cut turf which is causing untold inconvenience and anger among rural people. I ask the Government to begin dialogue with the turf-cutters and with all the stakeholders to ensure the turf-cutters can maintain their right to cut turf while also ensuring the protection of the environment. The turf-cutters have been asking for maps since 1997 and they still have not received them. I call on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come clean and begin a dialogue with the turf-cutters.

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