Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Does the Minister find it acceptable after 16 years of the Department and officials considering this situation, that out of 53 bogs they have only sourced four alternatives? The Minister has said it will be November before he has the plan in place. Will November also be the deadline with regard to turf-cutting on the NHAs? It appears it is a resource and manpower issue that is delaying a resolution of these issues. Is it not in the Minister's and the country's interest to acquire the additional resources from the Government to ensure these issues are resolved? For example, it only took a short time to make a decision on the children's hospital and surely the same could be done in this regard.

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