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

Modern scientific methods, such as LiDAR, give us a good insight into Coolrain bog. It is of high ecological interest due to the presence of an extensive area of active raised bog. The site’s south eastern location within a sandstone area adds further interest. Recent peat-cutting around the southern margin of the bog is likely to have caused significant damage. From a scientific point, this is a valuable site. Our active raised bogs and SACs, special area of conservation, are regarded as being the most precious in the world. That is why we are trying to protect these 53 bogs.

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