Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)

In response to Deputy Naughten, the judge in his conclusion mentioned that ownership of bogs is a complex area so we will take a sympathetic view of those who have established rights in bogs. Many bogs were never registered and people have been cutting on them for generations and that could be the fault of a solicitor who never bothered to do it. I agree with the Deputy that if this process had happened ten years ago we would not have incurred the wrath of the Commission and would be in a much better position where we would not be discussing this. In reply to Deputy Troy, we will publicise the extension.

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