Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This question relates to that old issue of displaced traditional turf cutters. I acknowledge the work done by the Minister's predecessor in this regard. I congratulate both Ministers present as this is the first occasion on which I have had an opportunity to raise questions with them. I wish them well in their respective portfolios.

My question concerns this ongoing issue whereby displaced turf cutters feel disadvantaged. While they have been the true, traditional turf cutters, I wish to differentiate them from others who may not have been traditional ones. Will the Minister consider addressing their particular issues?

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